High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Consultant to join their team, offering a unique opportunity to work independently in a flexible and challenging role. This position allows you to utilize your expertise in insurance and property inspections while providing valuable services to clients. As a Field Consultant, you will conduct detailed property surveys, engage with homeowners and insurance agents, and contribute to loss control efforts. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a rewarding career that can supplement your income or become your main source of earnings, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site High Value Property Surveys and manage your own schedule.
• Document construction materials and generate estimated replacement values.

Skills

Insurance Adjusting

Home Appraisals

Real Estate

Construction

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Smartphone

Tablet

Personal Computer

Digital Camera

Measuring Devices

Job description

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Chicago, United States | Posted on 11/01/2024

• Salary: 1099 - pay is based on work completed
• City: Chicago
• Country: United States

About Us

Since 1993, Signature Companies has been a trusted provider of inspection and appraisal services to insurance carriers. We prioritize client relationships and commit ourselves to asking thoughtful questions while focusing on collecting data that helps identify and quantify potential risks.

Job Description

Signature is looking to add a Field Consultant in the following counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Will.

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, is flexible, and challenging every day? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

For 30 years, Signature Companies (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, quality, and timely 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 in 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 note 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:

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

Requirements

Requirements and Tools needed:

1. High level of professionalism.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
4. A late model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
5. Windows based computer (not a Mac).
6. High speed internet, Digital Camera or Smart phone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as: laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.
7. BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
8. Prior inspection experience on residential homes is desirable.