Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Bristol, VA

ExlService Holdings, Inc.; Bristol, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from home option

Job summary

EXL Service Holdings, Inc. — Castle High Value is seeking self-directed independent contractors to perform high-value home surveys from home or a local office for Bristol, VA and surrounding area. You'll schedule and conduct on-site or virtual assessments, coordinating within a ~70 mile territory, and submit reports online.

The role requires strong communication, basic project management, and computer skills. A 15-hour online training can certify you; compensation is negotiable by job complexity.

Qualifications

• Self-directed contractor mindset with ability to work independently.
• Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction, or appraising is a plus.
• Willingness to complete a 15-hour online training course for certification.
• Strong computer skills and web-based reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct site-based and virtual high-value home surveys.
• Coordinate and complete surveys within your own schedule.
• Manage assigned surveys and report via web-based forms in Castle system.
• Identify home construction features and measure properties as required.

Skills

Self-directed

Real estate knowledge

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Property surveying

Tools

Digital camera

Windows PC

Internet access

Reliable vehicle

Measuring tools

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 Bristol, VA area and within a territory of approximately 70 miles of Bristol.

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.

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