High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Signature Appraisals, Underwriting and Loss Control; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors. This role offers the flexibility to work independently while conducting property surveys in your local area. Ideal candidates will possess a background in insurance adjusting, home appraisals, or construction, and have strong communication skills. You'll be responsible for assessing high-value homes, documenting findings, and providing valuable insights to underwriters. If you are self-starting and looking for a rewarding opportunity to supplement your income or make it your main source, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance adjusting, home appraisals, or construction is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site high-value property surveys and document findings.
• Professionally interact with homeowners and insurance agents.
• Manage work assignments and complete web-based reports on time.

Skills

Insurance Adjusting

Home Appraisals

Real Estate

Construction

Strong oral and written communication skills

Professionalism

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Smartphone

Tablet

Personal computer

Digital Camera

Measuring devices

Job description

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Posted On 12/31/2024

Job Description

Signature Companies is coming to your area! We are prospecting potential High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors in the Greater Portland area.

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, is flexible, and challenging every day? Then we have a new and exciting career 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. 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 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 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:

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