High-Value Residential Insurance Inspector — Independent

Signature Companies; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking a Field Consultant to cover counties in Southwest Virginia, performing independent on-site High Value Property Surveys for major carriers. As an independent contractor (1099), you’ll apply strong construction knowledge to document features and estimate replacement costs.

You’ll interact with homeowners and insurance agents, capture measurements and photos, and submit reports that meet underwriting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Direct experience as a High Value Residential Insurance Inspector.
• Background in insurance inspections, loss control, underwriting support, or luxury home appraisals.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and custom features.
• Experience estimating replacement costs for high value residential properties.
• Proficiency with diagramming software such as Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD.
• Excellent communication skills when working with high-net-worth homeowners and insurance agents.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Experience in insurance adjusting, construction management, real estate appraisal, or luxury home building is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Interact with homeowners and insurance agents by phone, email, and in person.
• Schedule and conduct on-site inspections of high-value properties per carrier guidelines.
• Document custom construction features, high-end finishes, and architectural elements.
• Capture measurements, photographs, and site observations.
• Identify underwriting concerns, hazards, and loss exposures.
• Develop accurate replacement cost estimates reflective of quality materials.
• Submit complete, timely web-based reports meeting carrier guidelines.
• Communicate findings via Loss Control 360 on Signature site.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Sketching skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Underwriting awareness

Tools

Rapid Sketch

Xactimate

CAD

Job description

Signature Companies is seeking a Field Consultant to cover counties in Southwest Virginia, performing independent on-site High Value Property Surveys for major carriers. As an independent contractor (1099), you’ll apply strong construction knowledge to document features and estimate replacement costs.

You’ll interact with homeowners and insurance agents, capture measurements and photos, and submit reports that meet underwriting guidelines.