Become an Insurance Surveyor
Surveyors inspect insured losses, work out their value and report to insurers. It is a licensed profession that often suits engineers and other technical graduates, and many surveyors run independent practices.
Certifications you need
Licensing runs through IRDAI, and the pre-licensing exam includes the common III S-01 paper.
How to get there
Check your department
Eligibility depends on the department you enrol for. Motor, for example, needs a mechanical or automobile engineering qualification.
Enrol and train
You start as a student or trainee surveyor.
Clear the pre-licensing exam
This includes the common S-01 paper.
Get licensed
Practise independently, join a firm, or take in-house claims roles.
What you'll do
- check_circleInspect the site of a loss
- check_circleAssess the cause and extent of damage
- check_circleValue the claim
- check_circleReport findings to the insurer
Who hires
- Independent practice
- Surveyor firms
- Insurers
- Brokers and TPAs
What it pays
Indicative figures. Actual pay varies by employer, city and experience.
Trainee Surveyor
Nil to ₹15,000–25,000/month
Stipend
Licensed Surveyor
₹6–15 lakh+/year
Fee-based, from about ₹5,000 per survey
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an engineering degree to become a surveyor?
It depends on the department. Fire and Motor have technical requirements. Check Schedule-I of IRDAI's 2020 Surveyor Regulations for your department.
What is III S-01?
It is the common Section I paper of III's pre-licensing exam for surveyors and loss assessors.
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