Field Representative-Insurance Inspections- Portland ME

About the Role

Verisk is seeking a Field Representative to support our insurance customers by conducting onsite commercial property surveys and translating real-world observations into accurate, actionable risk insights. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independent, field-based work, takes pride in attention to detail, and can build professional relationships with business owners while gathering the information insurers need to make confident underwriting decisions.

In this full-time, remote position, you’ll balance the flexibility of working from home with regular travel to commercial properties across an assigned territory. You’ll inspect a wide range of businesses, document key property and operational details, and prepare high-quality reports that help carriers assess risk, identify loss control opportunities, and serve their customers more effectively. Verisk provides paid training, mentoring, company-furnished technology, phone, and a fleet vehicle to support your success in the role.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct onsite visits with commercial businesses within your assigned territory.
• Evaluate property and operational risk factors, including construction materials, business operations, fire protection systems, safety measures, and loss control considerations.
• Gather observations, measurements, photos, and other relevant data needed to complete accurate, customer-focused reports.
• Develop thoughtful recommendations related to safety, risk, and loss control where appropriate.
• Represent Verisk and our customers professionally through phone, in-person, and written communication.
• Manage your schedule, territory routing, documentation, and reporting with a high level of independence and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience. Preferred fields of study or experience may include Risk Management and Insurance, Construction Management, Property and Liability Insurance, Safety, or a related field.
• Experience in insurance loss control, underwriting, claims, commercial building construction, compliance, property inspections, fire safety, or industrial safety is preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Ability to write concise, accurate, and informative reports that meet quality standards.
• Comfort using technology, including laptops, mobile devices, Microsoft Office, and mobile applications (equipment provided).
• Working aptitude for functional math, including square footage, perimeter, and percentages.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to observe and record detailed information, gather data, map routes, travel between sites, and work in a variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, drive for required periods of time, and occasionally use ladders as needed to complete assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to complete overnight travel, in and out of state, based on business needs (travel expenses covered as well as company car provided).
• Ability to learn and apply training material through virtual or in-person classroom instruction, recorded media, and on-the-job field mentoring.
• Distraction-free remote work environment with available high-speed internet connection.
• Primary residence in the vicinity of the posted city or assigned territory.

Professional designations such as CFPS, CSP, ARM, ALCM, NFPA, and/or CPCU are a plus.