Property Field Appraisal Specialist
Cambridge, ON, Canada4d ago
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Key details
- Location
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 4d ago
Skills
About the role
At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.
Effective January 1, 2026, Gore has joined Beneva—the country’s largest mutual insurance company—as part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026, Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance, Beneva’s Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance, creating a stronger, more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.
Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers, members, and communities. Come join us.
The Property Field Appraisal Specialist plays a crucial role in the claims department, overseeing the assessment, estimation, and bid/tender process for large losses. This role involves attending loss sites to meticulously scope, document damage, and write estimates for building repairs. The Property Field Appraiser is responsible for reviewing building estimates submitted to ensure cost appropriateness and adherence to Estimating standards. Timely completion of estimate reviews and clear, accurate, and professional communication with internal and external customers are paramount. Additionally, the Property Field Appraiser records all estimate deviations, tracks vendor trends, and reports issues to the Vendor Manager. Participation in large loss committee meetings may be required to provide valuable insights on industry/market trends and cost analysis.
The Property Field Appraiser generally completes 50 large estimates and reviews over 200 third party estimates per year. They manage about 30 large/complex losses per year that will involve a tender and bid process and manage about an 80:20 split between Residential and Commercial claims.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct on-site inspections of complex residential and commercial property losses, assessing damage, repair requirements, building code considerations, and estimated costs.
- Prepare detailed appraisal reports and collaborate with adjusters, underwriters, external vendors, insureds, third parties or third party insurers, and other stakeholders to support accurate, fair, and cost-effective claim settlements.
- Provide responsive customer service while ensuring appraisal recommendations comply with building codes, company guidelines, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements.
- Utilize industry-standard methods and tools to accurately estimate the cost of repairs or replacement for -damaged properties.
- Analyze and evaluate cost estimates to ensure they are reasonable, accurate, and reflective of local market conditions.
- Effectively communicate appraisal findings, repair recommendations, and cost estimates to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Assess -damaged properties to determine if they qualify as total losses, considering factors such as structural integrity, safety concerns, and repair feasibility.
- Prepare and submit tenders for total losses, ensuring compliance with company guidelines, policies, and legal requirements.
- Complete bid analysis, evaluation and recommendation to Claims.
- Partner with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to validate estimates, negotiate costs, monitor performance, and ensure repair quality, including reinspections of completed work.
- Serve as Gore’s technical representative during dispute resolution/appraisal processes, supporting accurate assessments and effective cost control.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of property appraisals, findings, repair recommendations, and cost estimates.
- Prepare accurate and detailed reports summarizing appraisal outcomes, repair options, and cost breakdowns for claims processing and settlement purposes.
- Stay current on industry trends, construction methods, building technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development.
- Serve as an in-house technical resource, providing guidance and training to Claims Adjusters and Management on property appraisal and repair topics.
- Will be involved in our catastrophe response and CAT response plan
Requirements:
- 7+ years experience in Claims
- 5+ years experience as a large loss estimator/adjuster
- 5+ years experience in restoration contracting
- 5+ years experience in skilled trades
- 5+ years experience in general contracting Project Management
- 5+ years experience in Vendor Management with an insurance company