Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Virginia Beach, VA

The CompanyCommercial 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 industrynationwide. https://www.exlservice.com/industries/insurance/castle-high-valueThe PositionCastle High Value is looking for self-directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office and service physical survey/inspection assignments in the Virginia Beach, VA area and within a territory of approximately 75 miles of Virginia Beach with available additional assignments located in Norfolk, Hampton, Chesapeake and Newport News. Additional compensation is provided for travel for more remote assignments.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 ResponsibilitiesPrimary Requirements:

Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in-personwith homeowners and insurance agentsConduct on-site and/or virtual property surveys on high valuehomes as per customer specific guidelines and proceduresIdentify and document the construction materials/characteristicsand unique features of the homeObtain measurements of the home and other structures on thepropertyGenerate an estimated replacement value of the home, and identifymajor hazardsCommunicate the information gathered during on-site inspection inthe provided web-based client requested forms accessed through the Castlewebsite

Tools or Items You Must Provide:

Digital cameraWindows based computer (not a Mac)High speed internet accessReliable vehicleMeasuring device such as: laser, 100 ft. tape, or measuring wheelAuto and General Liability Insurance