At Hancock Claims Consultants, we are at the forefront of claims resolution services, offering nationwide coverage, swift and comprehensive claims inspections, and unparalleled quality and precision. Our established process ensures top-tier claims support, ranging from rapid catastrophe response to direct inspections.
In pre-emptive for the upcoming CAT season, Hancock is looking for seasonal 1099 Estimate Writers to join our roster.
As a Estimate Writer, you will work closely with Field Representatives, Insurance Adjusters, Clients, Customers, and all parties involved in claims remediation to produce accurate estimates for damage assessments and carrier loss evaluation.
*This is a remote 1099 Subcontractor position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and develop insurance estimates using field inspection documentation, photographs and scope sheets
- Develop estimates including creation of accurate roof diagrams in Xactimate Sketch
- Write supplemental estimates
- Communicate with various team members to settle issues of scope
- Complete and submit estimates for insurance carriers
- Handles all estimating inquiries for the team and demonstrate high level of problem resolution and technical assistance.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Submits estimates in a timely manner determined by company requirements
- Provides technical explanations to clients, adjusters, consultants, and others
- Updates status of job within company software program
- Other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:- Demonstrated Xactimate Estimator competence, knowledge, and proficiency (Level 2 preferred)
- 2+ years of field experience in roofing estimating or insurance adjusting
- XactAnalysis experience required
- Symbility experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Hold a valid/active claim adjusting license (states may vary)
- Not required but always a plus – Experience in Symbility
- Not required but always a plus – Experience in Commercial claims
- Effective time management skills, able to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Professional written and oral communication skills
- High school graduate (Some College preferred)