Loss Control Specialist

At EMC, we’re all about working together to make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and gain experience that matters. We strive to be caring leaders, close partners, and responsive experts—always supporting each other to do our best work. Join us, and let’s improve lives together.

**This position can be performed remotely for candidates who reside in Texas**

Candidates that exceed the minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.

Essential Functions:

• Performs detailed review of moderately complex account information, such as loss drivers, previous recommendations, underwriting file, etc.
• Completes on-site or virtual loss control surveys of current and prospective policyholders’ operations with proficient understanding of exposures and controls, across all insured industries.
• Assesses and analyzes the exposure potential and existing controls.
• Delivers training and on-site loss control surveys for current and prospective accounts.
• Consults with policyholders regarding their operations, claims trends, and recommendations for improvement related to insured coverages.
• Researches niche areas for assigned accounts.
• Prepares loss control reports for underwriting about identified exposures, such as property, commercial auto, liability, and workers’ compensation.
• Provides detailed explanation of business operations, hazards and controls associated with coverages.
• Develops written recommendations for policyholders to control hazards and to prevent or reduce exposure to insured losses.
• Communicates unique observations identified to underwriting to aid in the decision-making with accounts.
• Participates in the process of identifying accounts that would benefit from ongoing, routine service or focused, short-term service.
• Analyzes previous losses and current exposures for moderately complex accounts, as assigned by manager, utilizing technical knowledge to develop appropriate service plan.
• Consults with policyholders to understand their needs and concerns.
• Provides tailored services, such as hazard control assessments, ergonomic surveys or slip and fall surveys, to address loss drivers and exposures while meeting insureds’ needs and documents in a service report.
• Develops positive relationships with accounts and agents.
• Coordinates with other Loss Control team members to provide specialized services. Communicates findings with policyholders and agents.
• Provides critical updates to branch team to improve renewal decision-making.
• Communicates loss control services available to prospective accounts, policyholders, and agents.
• Markets loss control functions in coordination with the branch team by making agency visits, presenting at agency and association meetings, etc.
• Trains other Loss Control team members on assigned topics as needed.
• Builds expertise and remains current on loss control practices through ongoing training.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, industrial safety, fire protection or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• Two years of relevant loss control or safety experience or related
• Successful completion of EMC Loss Control training within six months of accepting role or equivalent
• Related Master’s degree or designations preferred, such as certified safety professional, CPCU or relevant market certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong ability to understand and evaluate risk
• Strong knowledge of industrial, construction, fire and commercial automotive safety
• Strong understanding of various nationally recognized standards and codes, including OSHA, DOT and NFPA
• Strong ability to identify and visualize potential loss exposures
• Knowledge of relevant niche markets, such as petroleum marketers, schools, municipalities, or manufacturing preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documentation and presentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving
   

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $70,646-$97,367 range or the $77,900-$107,353 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range.  The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs. 

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