High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Signature Companies; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking a Field Consultant to perform on-site surveys of high-value homes in Kanawha, Putnam, and Mason counties, WV. You will work from a home office and coordinate surveys around your own schedule while communicating findings to underwriters and homeowners.

The ideal candidate has underwriting or inspection experience and is self-motivated, with access to a reliable vehicle and the necessary tech (smartphone, tablet, PC).

Qualifications

• Experience in Insurance Adjusting, Home Appraisals, Real Estate or Construction is a plus.
• Experience using Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD or other diagramming programs will be helpful.
• Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site high value property surveys.
• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, note issues for underwriter review.
• Generate estimated replacement value and identify major hazards.
• Communicate inspection findings via loss control portal and signatures.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Self-directed

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS degree desired

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Diagramming software

Job description

Signature is looking to add a Field Consultant for the following counties in West Virginia: Kanawha, Putnam, Mason

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, is flexible, and challenging everyday, then we have a new and exciting career for you!

For 30 years, Signature Companies (https://signaturecompanies.com) has been the industry leader and innovator in providing quality, professional and unparalleled service to our client partners. At Signature Companies we are a High Value Insurance information provider, dedicated to superior customer service, superior quality, and superior time service.

Signature Companies is looking for self-starting, self-motivated and self-directed independent contractors (1099) who are creative and knowledgeable in their field and who possess an entrepreneurial spirit to work an area of their choosing, around the area in which they live. We can provide a supplement to your current income or become your main source of income.

Experience in Insurance Adjusting, Home Appraisals, Real Estate or Construction is a plus. Experience using Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD or other diagramming programs will be helpful.

As a Field Consultant, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting on-site High Value Property Surveys. This involves coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule, managing work assignments you accept and timely completion of web-based reports. You will visit properties, take photos and measurements, and make note of issues which should be brought to the underwriter’s attention.

Our experienced and dedicated Field Management team will provide mentoring and support to help you learn and excel at Signature Companies.

Details of position

• Work from your home office.
• Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-person with homeowners and insurance agents.
• Drive to and conduct on-site property surveys on high value homes as per customer specific guidelines and procedures.
• Identify and document the construction materials/characteristics and unique features of the home.
• Obtain measurements of the home and other structures on the property.
• Generate an estimated replacement value of the home and identify major hazards.
• Communicate the information gathered during on-site inspection in loss control 360 accessed through the Signature website

Requirements

Requirements and Tools needed:

• Prior underwriting experience is desirable.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes is desirable.
• Loss control experience desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism is key
• Construction experience desired, but not required.
• BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
• Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
• A late model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
• High speed internet, Digital Camera, or Smart phone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as: laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.