High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

High Value Residential Insurance Inspector

Oakland, United States | Posted on 03/02/2026

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.

Job Description

Signature Companies is coming to California! We are prospecting potential High Value Residential Insurance Inspectors in the Oakland area.

Are you looking for a new career that allows you to work independently, be flexible, and challenge yourself every day? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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For 30 years, Signature Companies ( ) has been the industry leader and innovator in providing quality, professional, and unparalleled service to our client partners. At Signature Companies we are a High‑Value Insurance information provider, dedicated to superior customer service, superior quality, and superior time service.

Signature Companies is 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 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 that 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.

Details of position

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

Requirements

Requirements and tools needed:

• Prior underwriting experience is desirable.
• Prior inspection experience on residential homes is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism is key.
• BA or BS degree desired, but not required.
• Must have smartphone, tablet, and personal computer.
• Have a late‑model reliable vehicle and Auto and General Liability Insurance.
• High‑speed internet, digital camera or smartphone with 16mp camera or greater, measuring devices such as laser, soft tape measure, or measuring wheel.