Estimator (Estimator) Full-Time

Estimator I
Full-Time
On-site
Corporate Office Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Estimator I
Corporate Office (Fort Wayne, IN)
Responsible for determining property valuations based primarily on property surveys, diagrams and photos provided by agents. Assist underwriters in understanding construction features of a property to assist in the acquisition and retention of profitable business through proper insurance to value.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calculate the square foot area, quality/type of construction, location, and other value contributing features of a building to arrive at proper building replacement cost and actual cash value.
Input data into estimating system(s) to obtain final building valuation.
Communicate analyzed data to the appropriate underwriter, rater or agent.
Input commercial and residential valuation detail into the Property Survey Master file and keep the file current with any changes or revisions that are given to underwriting about a property once a policy has been written.
Serve on committees or teams when requested.
Project a positive and professional personal and corporate image in order to gain the confidence of agents, underwriters and prospective and existing insureds.
Make field inspections of properties when requested by agent or underwriter.
Complete other projects as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
Must be able to read construction blueprints or APEX diagrams in order to gather information to complete a building cost valuation.
Must have command of the English language-both oral and written.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet the company established competency standard for business writing skills.
Prior experience in property insurance, building construction, and/or real estate valuation is desired.
This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. Because the company's niche is the church and related ministries market, and because effective service requires a thorough understanding of this market, persons in this position must be familiar with church operations and must conduct themselves in a manner that will neither alienate nor offend persons within this target niche.
This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.