Loss Control Consultant - Territory from Hartford, CT to Buffalo, NY

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Here’s who we are. Strategic Comp is part of Great American Insurance Group, which was established in 1872. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. The members of the Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. AFG’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and NASDAQ under the symbol “AFG”.

Here’s what we do. We provide workers’ compensation coverage for large companies, using our deductible program. Our service in claims and loss control is second to none. We’ve found that a large majority of our customers feel the way our employees do. Our renewal retention is 90 %, meaning our customers don’t want to leave us either!

Here’s what you would be doing if hired for the loss control position. Currently we have an opening for a Loss Control Consultant managing a territory from Hartford, CT to Buffalo, NY. This role will provide technically competent Loss Control Services in accordance with company policies and procedures and to provide support services within the territory to help acquire and retain profitable business in accordance with our company objectives. The person hired for this position will work from their home and will be required to travel up to 60% of the time including some overnight travel. A company car is provided. In addition to a competitive total rewards program, we offer an annual discretionary bonus for this position.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Surveys and services commercial risks of any size and/or complexity for workers' compensation coverage.
• Originates and manages all service account scheduling and activities for the assigned territory.
• Meets or exceeds all service standards.
• Accomplishes risk improvement by providing management consultation services, developing recommendations for hazard control, and providing direct support services to the insureds.
• Conducts loss control services and training for customers to help reduce losses. Participates in team activities designed to help retain accounts.
• Maintains specialized state-of-the art professional capabilities in loss control support for workers' compensation products.
• Maintains specialized knowledge of company/department manuals and procedures, and relevant Federal, State, and other pertinent codes and regulations applicable to Property, Liability, and Casualty lines of coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of loss control experience working for a major writer of workers' compensation insurance.
• The successful candidate will reside in the territory listed above.
• Strong workers' compensation knowledge is required along with the ability to conduct training programs and classes for our clients.
• Basic knowledge of underwriting and product management skills.
• Broad knowledge of commercial lines of insurance coverage, engineering principles and loss control concepts, and safety standards and codes.
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with industry designations, including ARM, CPCU, Certified Engineering Technician, and Certified Safety Professional.
• Extensive use of computers and software programs is required of this position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Safety and Health Management (CSHMS), Associate Loss Control Management (ALCM) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
  
  

Business Unit

Strategic Comp

Salary Range

$97,900.00 -$130,900.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

• Excludes seasonal employees and interns.