Mid to High Level Residential Loss Control Field Inspector

Underwriter Services Association; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit properties and perform interior inspections and high‑value dwelling assessments. Independent contractor role (1099) with monthly payments. You will schedule appointments, drive to surveys, and write reports from home.

Minimum two years of comparable experience required, plus a background check and possibly a drug screen. Reliable transportation, digital camera, fast internet, measuring wheel, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of comparable experience (e.g., home inspector).
• Residential inspection experience preferred.
• Background check and possible drug screen required if selected.
• Reliable transportation, digital camera, high‑speed internet, and Microsoft products proficiency.
• Measuring wheel or similar device; ability to produce high‑quality work quickly.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, and note issues for underwriter.
• Complete and submit reports online; reports quality‑checked before underwriting.
• Write the report from home and finish inspections within 21 days; arrange your own schedule.
• Drive to surveys; determine accurate replacement cost; document construction features.
• Identify underwriting concerns and make loss‑prevention recommendations.

Skills

Good organization skills

Inspection experience

Residential inspections

Education

BA or BS degree preferred

CPCU or IIA preferred

Tools

Windows

Internet

Digital camera

Measuring wheel

Smartphone/Tablet

Job description

Signature Companies is seeking experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit property owners in your region to conduct interior insurance inspections and high‑value dwelling assessments. A minimum of two years of comparable experience (e.g., as a home inspector) is required.

This is a contract position (1099). You will be an independent contractor providing professional services to Signature Companies. Orders are managed through a cloud‑based system and contractor fees are paid monthly.

As an inspector, you will:

• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, and note any issues that should be brought to the underwriter’s attention.
• Complete and submit your report online; the report is then quality‑checked before being forwarded to underwriting staff.
• Write the report from home, ensuring all inspections are finished within 21 days, while arranging your own schedule.

To qualify, you must have reliable transportation, a digital camera, high‑speed internet access, and proficiency with Microsoft products. You should also possess a measuring wheel or similar device and be able to produce high‑quality work quickly. Good organization skills are essential. A background investigation, including a criminal record check and possibly a drug screen, will be required if you are selected.

Details Of Position

• Work from home or office.
• Schedule appointments with homeowners.
• Drive to and conduct the survey.
• Write up the survey from home using a Windows‑based PC.
• Determine an accurate replacement cost of the home.
• Document any unique construction and architectural features of the home.
• Identify underwriting concerns.
• Make recommendations on how to prevent future loss.

Requirements

• Prior underwriting experience preferred.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes.
• Loss control experience preferred.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Computer competencies in Windows and Internet environment required.
• BA or BS degree preferred.
• CPCU or IIA preferred.
• Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
• Late‑model car.