Assessor, insurance

Valuers and loss assessors value property and various goods and assess losses covered by insurance policies.

• determining the quality or value of raw materials, real estate, industrial equipment, household goods, works of art, gemstones and other items;
• assessing the extent of damage or loss and the liabilities of insurance companies;
• obtaining records of sales and values;
• inspecting goods or property to assess their condition, size and construction;
• preparing valuation reports setting out the valuation factors and methods used.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Valuer, real estate
• Valuer, insurance
• Assessor, damage
• Assessor, claims
• Inspector, claims
• Price estimator