Residential Value Insurance Appraiser - Des Moines, IA

Residential High Value Insurance Appraiser - Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA, USA

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Commercial and personal line insurance carriers rely on EXL as a key business partner through our Castle High Value and EXL Risk Control service offerings. We offer a variety of field appraisal, inspection and risk control services to support our clients’ underwriting processes. EXL delivers industry-leading professionalism, quality and turn‑around time, and our innovative solutions help our clients keep ahead of the competition.

Castle High Value is the premier provider of high value residential insurance surveys to the insurance industry nationwide.

Castle High Value is looking for self‑directed independent contractors to work from their own home or office and service both virtual and physical survey/inspection assignments in the Des Moines, IA area, and other locations within approximately 100 miles of Des Moines.

Experience in real estate, insurance, inspection, construction or appraising experience is a plus, but all interested candidates are encouraged to submit their qualifications. A 15‑hour online training course can get you certified. Fees are negotiable depending on experience and the unique aspects of selected jobs.

You will schedule and conduct both site‑based and virtual High Value Home property surveys that will be used for homeowners’ insurance purposes. This involves coordinating and completing surveys within your own schedule, managing work assignments you accept, and solid computer skills as all reports are web‑based and completed online.

If you are looking for flexibility, the ability to work independently, and have an interest in real‑estate, construction, or interior design, then this might be the right opportunity for you.

• Professionally interact over the phone, via email, and in‑person with homeowners and insurance agents
• Conduct on‑site and/or virtual property surveys on high‑value homes as per customer‑specific guidelines and procedures
• Identify and document the construction materials/characteristics and unique features of the home
• Obtain measurements of the home and other structures on the property
• Generate an estimated replacement value of the home and identify major hazards
• Communicate the information gathered during on‑site inspection in the provided web‑based client requested forms accessed through the Castle website

• Digital camera
• Windows‑based computer (not a Mac)
• High‑speed internet access
• Reliable vehicle
• Measuring device such as laser, 100‑ft. tape, or measuring wheel
• Auto and General Liability Insurance

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