Loss Control Consultant — Independent Contractor

Overview
National Risk Services Division of Preferred Reports is seeking experienced Residential and Commercial Lines Loss Control Consultants to become approved vendors. In this independent-contractor role, you will conduct insurance loss control inspections and consultative visits within your coverage area.

Appointments are arranged at the convenience of both the inspector and the property contact. Orders are managed through a cloud-based system, and completed reports are submitted online. This contract-based work is paid per inspection at a pre-established fee. Vendors work independently and are paid weekly upon satisfactory completion of orders.

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

Provide accurate, timely, and professional inspection services, including:

• 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.

• Application requirement: Submit a current resume.

• Agree to a background check, including a criminal records check and potentially a drug screening, as well as a review of your driving record.

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.

• Independence: Vendors are responsible for their own equipment, transportation, availability for communication, scheduling, inspections, and reports.

About Preferred Reports

National Risk Services, a division of Preferred Reports, is the largest nationwide supplier of personal and commercial lines loss control and risk intelligence to the insurance sector. These services are provided through a national network of qualified independent consultants and reviewers, supported by a secure, cloud-based inventory management system. Consultants and clients have 24/7/365 access to orders and inspection data.