Residential Risk Assessment Specialist

4 weeks ago

Cranbrook, Canada Verisk Full time
Company Overview

At Verisk, we envision a world where possibilities are limitless and change is a catalyst for a brighter future. Our analytical solutions integrate content, data, and insights to empower businesses, individuals, and communities to thrive, ensuring resilience and sustainability.

Position Overview

As a Residential Risk Assessment Specialist, your primary role involves evaluating residential properties to ensure adherence to safety standards and identify potential hazards or structural issues. You will conduct assessments on behalf of insurance firms, providing strategic recommendations aimed at minimizing risks associated with fire, theft, and liability.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Coordinate appointments with clients to conduct visual inspections of properties (approximately 10% of your time).
  2. Travel to various locations to perform thorough assessments of risk factors (approximately 50% of your time).
  3. During property evaluations, capture photographs, measure rooms and structures, and examine features such as fire safety systems, heating units, and fuel storage.
  4. Evaluate construction quality, electrical systems, heating installations, and plumbing to ensure compliance with relevant codes.
  5. Identify and document structural flaws, fire risks, and other safety concerns.
  6. Engage with property owners to gather insights about the property's history, potential risks, and address any inquiries they may have.
  7. Compile comprehensive reports utilizing internal systems that detail construction specifications, risk evaluations, and estimated replacement costs (approximately 40% of your time).
Accountabilities to Management
  1. Ensure reports are free from errors and omissions, providing precise details of assessment findings.
  2. Contribute positively to the team's overall revenue objectives.
  3. Continuously enhance your expertise to handle more complex property evaluations.
Commitments to Property Owners
  1. Exhibit professionalism and tact to ensure positive experiences for clients.
  2. Deliver value-added services within your scope of expertise.
Qualifications
  1. A background in insurance, construction, home inspections, real estate appraisal, or engineering is essential for recognizing and assessing construction details (College diploma or bachelor's degree).
  2. Experience with building codes, residential construction, restoration, or home inspection is required.
  3. Familiarity with sketching software such as Rapid Sketch and Apex is advantageous.
  4. Prior experience as an underwriting assessor or in the insurance sector is preferred.
  5. Proficient computer skills, including database management, typing accuracy, and word processing, are crucial for efficient report generation.
  6. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is mandatory.
Additional Insights
For over five decades, Verisk has been at the forefront of data analytics and technology solutions for the global insurance sector, delivering exceptional value through expertise and scale. We empower organizations and communities to make informed risk decisions swiftly.

At Verisk, you will have the opportunity to shape your career in a unique way, supported by flexible work arrangements, coaching, and training to help you thrive.

Recognized for eight consecutive years as a Great Place to Work in the US, and multiple years in the UK, Spain, India, and Poland, we prioritize inclusivity, diversity, and a culture of learning and results. Our accolades from The Wall Street Journal and Forbes reflect our commitment to fostering a positive workplace environment.

We are a team of 7,000 dedicated individuals, relentlessly pursuing innovation. We invite you to help us transform vast data into impactful insights.

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