Estimator II

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for determining property valuations, especially on large/complex accounts, based primarily on property surveys, diagrams and photos provided by agents. Assist underwriters in matters of construction features of a property to assist in the acquisition and retention of profitable business through proper valuations.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must have at least three years of estimating experience or equivalent experience.
Must meet the company established competency standard for business writing skills.
Demonstrate solid computer knowledge or experience.
Must be able to read construction blueprints.
Must have command of the English language-both oral and written.
Need to have decision-making skills and be able to make independent decisions.
Effectively interface with external contacts, Brotherhood employees, managers, and department staff members.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the INS, or ARM designation or equivalent desired.
Associate's degree in business, insurance or engineering is desired.
Completion of an appraisal course and/or a property appraiser’s license is desired.
CPCU or other insurance designation(s) is desired.
Five years or more of estimating experience or equivalent experience is desired.
Prior experience in property insurance, building construction, and/or real estate valuation is desired.

Responsibilities

Calculate the square foot area, quality/type of construction, location, and other value contributing features of large/complex buildings to arrive at proper building replacement cost and actual cash value.
Input data into the estimating system(s) to obtain final large/complex building cost valuation.
Communicate analyzed data to the appropriate underwriter, rater or agent.
Input commercial and residential valuation detail into the Property Survey Master file and keep the file current with any changes or revisions that are given to Underwriting about a property once a policy has been written.
Participate as instructor in agent schools and in-house onboarding of new agents and underwriters regarding the property estimation function and APEX drawing software.
Maintain production at a level so that subsequent processors in the workflow line can meet production deadlines.
Accurately update and maintain values on existing large/ complex insured properties.
Accurately complete the designated number of estimates set by management.
Serve on committees or teams when requested.
Make field inspections of properties when requested by agent or underwriter.
Project a positive and professional personal and corporate image in order to gain the confidence of agents, underwriters and prospective and existing insureds.
Complete other projects as assigned.