Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser

ExlService Holdings, Inc.; Glen Allen (VA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle High Value, part of EXL, is seeking self-directed independent contractors to perform both virtual and on-site High Value Home surveys in the Glen Allen, VA area and surrounding counties. You will schedule, conduct, and report surveys from your own home or office, using web-based tools.

Training is available, and fees are negotiable based on experience and job specifics. Ideal candidates may have real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising experience, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Independent contractor role with flexible scheduling.
• Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising is a plus.
• A 15 hour online training course can certify you.
• Fees are negotiable depending on experience and job specifics.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct on-site and virtual high-value home surveys for homeowners’ insurance.
• Coordinate and complete surveys on your own schedule and manage accepted assignments.
• Document construction materials and characteristics of homes; obtain measurements.
• Generate estimated replacement value and identify major hazards.
• Enter survey data into web-based client forms via Castle website.

Skills

Self-directed

Independent contractor mindset

Communication skills

Real estate/inspection knowledge

Tools

Digital camera

Windows PC

High speed internet

Reliable vehicle

Measuring device (laser/tape/wheel)

Liability insurance

Job description

The Company

Commercial and personal line insurance carriers rely on EXL as a key business partner through our Castle High Value and EXL Risk Control service offerings. We offer a variety of field appraisal, inspection and risk control services to support our clients’ underwriting processes. EXL delivers industry-leading professionalism, quality and turn-around time, and our innovative solutions help our clients keep ahead of the competition. Castle High Value is the premier provider of high value residential insurance surveys to the insurance industry nationwide. https://www.exlservice.com/industries/insurance/castle-high-value

The Position

Castle High Value is looking for self-directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office and service both virtual and physical survey/inspection assignments in the Glen Allen, VA and Richmond, VA area and surrounding counties within a territory of approximately 75 miles of Glen Allen.

Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising experience is a plus, but all interested candidates are encouraged to submit their qualifications. A 15 hour online training course can get you certified. Fees are negotiable depending on experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs.

You will be responsible to schedule and conduct both site-based and virtual High Value Home property surveys that will be used for homeowners’ insurance purposes. This involves coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule, managing work assignments you accept, and solid computer skills as all reports are web-based and completed online.

If you are looking for flexibility, the ability to work independently, and have an interest in real-estate, construction, or interior design, then this might be the right opportunity for you.

This position is structured as an independent contractor role. Residential High Value Insurance Appraisers are compensated through contract fees for each completed assignment.

More on the Job Responsibilities

Primary Requirements:

• Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-person
  with homeowners and insurance agents
• Conduct on-site and/or virtual 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 the provided web-based client requested forms accessed through the Castle
  website

Tools or Items You Must Provide:

• Digital camera
• Windows based computer (not a Mac)
• High speed internet access
• Reliable vehicle
• Measuring device such as: laser, 100 ft. tape, or measuring wheel
• Auto and General Liability Insurance