Residential Insurance Inspector

Underwriter Services Association; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 2,275 - 6,825; Part time

Job summary

Preferred Reports seeks experienced Commercial and Personal Lines loss control consultants to join as independent contractors. You will conduct interior and exterior inspections, report findings, and be paid per inspection with weekly settlements.

No license is required; assignments are arranged by mutual agreement between inspector and property contact. You must provide a resume and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with interior/exterior loss control surveys for residential properties and 3–5 years in commercial loss control.

Responsibilities

• Set site inspection appointments with insured/agent by email/phone.
• Conduct on-site inspections of properties.
• Take clear digital photos of properties.
• Identify hazards/controls and document findings.
• Complete on-site management interviews when required.
• Upload reports/photos to cloud system by deadline.

Skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Client communication

Tools

Windows 10

Digital camera

Measuring wheel

Camera pole (12 ft)

Job description

Commercial & Residential Loss Control Consultant – Independent Contractor

We are looking for experienced Commercial Lines and Personal Lines (Residential) insurance consultants to become approved vendors. As an approved vendor you will be contracted to conduct interior and/or exterior insurance loss control inspections in your coverage area. No licensing is required. Appointments are set at the mutual convenience of the inspector and property contact. Orders are sent and completed reports are returned through a cloud-based system. This is contract‑based work that is paid per inspection for a fee set in advance. Vendors work independently and fees are paid weekly upon satisfactory order completion. Preferred Reports makes no guarantee of assignments or revenue.

During your visit you will conduct an interview, survey/inspect the premises, identify hazards/controls, take digital photographs, and make any necessary recommendations to improve risk. Most inspections will also call for buildings to be measured, square footage calculated, and diagrams produced. Following the site visit the vendor is expected to promptly produce a detailed and accurate report of the information obtained.

All vendors must provide a current resume and submit to a background check which includes a criminal records check and may include a drug screen. Bilingual is a plus.

Vendor Qualifications

• Preferably one year’s experience completing interior/exterior residential insurance loss control surveys and reports & 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial loss control assignments.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet hard due dates with minimum supervision.
• Own a computer with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and high‑speed internet access.
• Be detail‑oriented and well‑organized with a flexible schedule.
• Must have a reliable car with the ability to cover a wide territory on an as‑needed basis, if required.
• Must have a digital camera, high‑speed internet access with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, and a measuring wheel or similar device.
• Must have a camera pole that extends up to 12 ft and a measuring tool for P.L. work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately provide the information requested in all forms within the order. This consists of but is not limited to:
• Set site inspection appointments with the insured/agent via email and/or phone calls.
• Complete physical inspections of properties as required by the carrier.
• Take clear digital photos of properties.
• Identify and document any hazards/controls that are found at the property.
• Complete on‑site management interviews regarding the property, as required.
• Upload reports/photos through a cloud‑based system by the specified deadline.
• Become familiar with client‑specific guidelines.
• Communicate as needed with Preferred Reports, agents, and insureds.
• Provide high‑quality and professional services.

Preferred Reports is the largest nationwide supplier of personal and commercial lines loss control and risk intelligence to the insurance industry, delivering services through a national network of qualified independent consultants and reviewers.