Loss Control Field Inspector

Role Highlights

• Contract status: Independent contractor and approved vendor.
• Service scope: Residential and commercial loss control inspections and consultative visits.
• Work area: Assignments are performed within your coverage area.
• Work process: Schedule appointments, complete site visits, and submit reports online through a cloud-based system.

Responsibilities

• Schedule site inspection appointments with insureds or agents by email and/or phone.
• Travel to and conduct physical inspections of residential and commercial properties as required by the carrier.
• Conduct interviews with management or other property contacts as required.
• Survey premises, record on-site observations, and identify and document hazards and controls.
• Capture clear digital photographs, including basic property photos and images of potential hazards.
• Measure buildings and exteriors, calculate square footage, and prepare diagrams or building sketches.
• Prepare detailed, accurate reports and upload reports and photos through the cloud-based system by the specified deadline.
• Follow client-specific guidelines and communicate as needed with Preferred Reports, agents, insureds, and policyholders.
• Deliver high-quality professional services while meeting order deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience conducting property and/or casualty lines insurance loss control surveys and reports.
• Experience in construction or home improvement, inspections, real estate, or architecture is preferred.
• Self-starter who can work quickly and efficiently to meet order deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage your own schedule.
• Proficient with Microsoft products; basic computer literacy and data-entry skills are helpful.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Required Equipment

• PC, laptop, or tablet running a currently supported Windows platform: Windows 10 or 11 in full mode, not S mode, with at least 8GB of RAM.
• Apple computers and Chromebooks are not supported.
• High-speed internet connection.
• Android phone or iPhone, recommended, or a digital camera.
• Scanner, cell phone, and other equipment needed to complete inspections.
• Reliable vehicle suitable for covering the required territory.
• Measuring wheel or similar measuring device.
• Extendable camera stick.

Compensation & Assignment Expectations

• Job type: Contract.
• Payment: Per inspection at a pre-established fee.
• Payment timing: Weekly upon satisfactory completion of orders.
• Assignment expectations: Preferred Reports makes no guarantees regarding assignments or revenue.
• Independ