Insurance Risk Surveyor Job Descriptions

Insurance risk surveyors, also known as risk analysts or risk advisers, carry out surveys of buildings, machinery, transport and other sites or items to be insured.
As risk inspector, a key part of their work would be reporting to help insurers decide on the terms and conditions of insurance policies. Usually specialize in one of the following areas:

· Fire and perils - examining the plans, construction and fire protection systems for risk assessment of a building and its contents
· Accidents and responsibility - the assessment of potential risks to employees, customers and visitors to a building or site
· Engineering insurance - surveying mechanical and industrial facilities, machinery and equipment failures and risks
· Theft - inspecting business premises to check on the stored goods and improve security.