High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking a self-motivated Field Consultant to conduct on-site High Value Property Surveys for Bergen, Union, Morris, Somerset, Passaic counties from a home-based setup. You will independently manage surveys, reporting, and client communications while adhering to company guidelines.

The role offers flexible scheduling as a 1099 contractor with mentoring from a dedicated Field Management team, and requires proactive fieldwork, reliability, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Prior underwriting experience is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
• Must have smartphone, tablet and personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site high-value property surveys.
• Visit properties, take photos and measurements.
• Identify construction materials and features; document major hazards.
• Generate an estimated replacement value and report via loss control system.
• Coordinate with underwriters and respond to follow-up inquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BA or BS degree desired, but not required.

Job description

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Posted On 09/01/2026

Job Information

Insurance

Work Experience 1-3 years

City Paramus

State/Province New Jersey

07502

Job Description

Signature is looking to add Field Consultant for the following counties: Bergen, Union, Morris, Somerset, Passaic

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!

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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism is key
• 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.