Residential Mid to High Value Insurance Inspector

Underwriter Services Association Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Companies seeks experienced Residential Insurance Inspectors to visit property owners in your area and perform interior inspections and high‑value dwelling surveys. At least two years of comparable experience such as a home inspector is required.

As independent contractors, you’ll be paid by the completed report, work through a cloud-based system, and control your own schedule. Most work is in the field, reports are written from home, and inspections must be completed within 21 days.

Qualifications

• At least two years of comparable experience such as a home inspector.
• Prior underwriting experience preferred.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes.
• Loss control experience preferred.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
• Late model car.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties to conduct interior inspections and high-value dwelling surveys.
• Drive to and conduct the survey, then write up the survey from home.
• Complete and submit reports online; reports are checked for quality.
• Identify underwriting concerns and make recommendations to prevent loss.
• Schedule appointments with homeowners and manage deadlines (under 21 days).
• Utilize a cloud-based system to receive, complete, and forward orders.

Skills

Home inspection experience

Underwriting knowledge

Residential inspections

Windows

Smartphone

Tablet

Personal computer

Education

BA or BS degree preferred

CPCU or IIA preferred

Tools

Cloud-based system

Job description

Locations

• Cities and towns in your state according to the distance a contractor wishes to travel and service

Job Summary

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.

Work Arrangement

This is a CONTRACT position (1099).

Role Description

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.

Requirements

• At least two years of comparable experience such as a home inspector.
• 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.

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.

Program Information

Signature Companies is a partner in our AFFILIATED PARTNER - BUSINESS BUILDER PROGRAM if you need more inspection volume/income.