Residential Mid to High Value Insurance Inspector

Underwriter Services Association; Arrington (TN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Signature Companies is seeking experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit property owners in your area for interior inspections and high-value dwelling reviews. This is a 1099 contractor role with reports submitted online and payments made monthly as reports are completed.

Inspections require reliable transport, a Windows PC, and online access. Prior underwriting exposure and construction knowledge help, with preferences for CPCU/IIA certification.

Qualifications

• At least two years of comparable experience such as a home inspector is required.
• Must have reliable transportation and a smartphone/tablet.
• Windows-based PC and high-speed internet are required.
• CPCU or IIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties and conduct interior and high-value dwelling inspections.
• Take photos, measurements, and note issues for underwriter review.
• Complete and submit the report online within the cloud system.
• Determine replacement cost and document construction features.
• Identify underwriting concerns and make loss-prevention recommendations.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate with homeowners, from home or office.

Skills

Home inspection experience

Organizational skills

Reliable self-management

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

CPCU or IIA preferred

Tools

Windows

Cloud-based system

Internet

Job description

This is a CONTRACT position (1099).

This Territory Includes

• Cities and towns in your state according to the distance a contractor wishes to travel and service
• Signature Companies is looking for experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit property owners in your area to perform interior insurance inspections and high-value dwelling inspections. At least two years of comparable experience such as a home inspector is required.
• Residential Insurance Inspectors are independent contractors who offer their professional services to Signature Companies and are paid by the completed report. Orders are sent and completed through a cloud-based system. Contractor fees are paid monthly.
• As a contractor, you will visit properties, take photos and measurements, and make note of issues that should be brought to the underwriter’s attention. After the visit, you complete and submit your report online. The report is checked for quality before being forwarded to the underwriting staff. Most of the work is done in the field, while reports are written from home and forwarded to Signature. All inspections need to be completed in less than 21 days, but you make your own schedule.
• To be considered, you must have reliable transportation, a digital camera, high-speed internet access with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft products, and a measuring wheel or similar device. You must be able to quickly turn around high-quality work. Good organization skills are critical. If you are interested and feel you are qualified, please provide a current resume. If you are considered, you will be asked to submit to a background investigation which includes a criminal record check and may include a drug screen.

Details Of Position

• Work from home or office.
• Schedule appointments with the 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.

SIGNATURE COMPANIES IS A PARTNER IN OUR AFFILIATED PARTNER - BUSINESS BUILDER PROGRAM IF YOU NEED MORE INSPECTION VOLUME/INCOME.