High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Birmingham, United States | Posted on 10/04/2024

Since 1993, Signature Companies has been a trusted provider of inspection and appraisal services to insurance carriers. We prioritize client relationships and commit ourselves to asking thoughtful questions while focusing on collecting data that helps identify and quantify potential risks.

Signature is looking to add a Field Consultant for Hoover County, Alabama.

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, is flexible, and challenging every day? Then we have a new and exciting career for you!

Signature Companies has been the industry leader and innovator in providing quality, professional, and unparalleled service to our client partners. We are dedicated to superior customer service, quality, and time service.

We are looking for self-starting, self-motivated, and self-directed independent contractors (1099) who are creative and knowledgeable in their field and who possess an entrepreneurial spirit to work in an area of their choosing, around the area in which they live. We can provide a supplement to your current income or become your main source of income.

Experience in Insurance Adjusting, Home Appraisals, Real Estate, or Construction is a plus. Experience using Rapid Sketch, Xactimate, CAD, or other diagramming programs will be helpful.

As a Field Consultant, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting on-site High Value Property Surveys. This involves coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule, managing work assignments you accept, and timely completion of web-based reports. You will visit properties, take photos and measurements, and make note of issues which should be brought to the underwriter’s attention.

Our experienced and dedicated Field Management team will provide mentoring and support to help you learn and excel at Signature Companies.

1. Work from your home office.
2. Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-person with homeowners and insurance agents.
3. Drive to and conduct on-site property surveys on high-value homes as per customer-specific guidelines and procedures.
4. Identify and document the construction materials/characteristics and unique features of the home.
5. Obtain measurements of the home and other structures on the property.
6. Generate an estimated replacement value of the home and identify major hazards.
7. Communicate the information gathered during on-site inspection in loss control 360 accessed through the Signature website.

Requirements and Tools Needed:

1. Prior underwriting experience is desirable.
2. Prior inspection experience on residential homes is desirable.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Professionalism is key.
5. BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
6. Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
7. A late model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
8. High-speed internet, Digital Camera or Smartphone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.