Skills & competences

Description

Valuers and loss assessors value property and various goods and assess losses covered by insurance policies.
Tasks include -
(a) determining the quality or value of raw materials, real estate, industrial equipment, personal and household effects, works of art, gems and other objects;
(b) assessing the extent of damage or loss and liabilities of insurance companies and underwriters for losses covered by insurance policies;
(c) obtaining records of sales and value of similar items or property;
(d) inspecting items or property to evaluate condition, size and construction;
(e) preparing reports of value, outlining the estimation factors and methods used.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Appraiser
- Claims assessor
- Claims inspector
- Insurance assessor
- Real estate appraiser
- Valuer
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Auctioneer - 3339