Mid to High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Underwriter Services Association; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit property owners to conduct interior inspections and assess high‑value dwellings. A minimum of two years of comparable experience 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of comparable residential inspection experience.
• Background check and possibly a drug screen may be required.
• Reliable transportation and a Windows-based PC or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties, take photos and measurements, and note issues for underwriting.
• Complete and submit reports online; reports are quality-checked before underwriting.
• Write the survey from home and complete inspections within 21 days.

Skills

Good organization skills

Education

BA or BS degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Digital camera

Measuring wheel

Smartphone/Tablet/PC

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.