[Remote] Risk Control Consultant - Illinois (Metro Chicago/Northeast IL)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acuity Insurance is seeking an experienced Risk Control Consultant to conduct surveys and prepare survey reports for the Commercial Underwriting department. The role involves providing loss control assistance and advice to policyholders and agents while making recommendations to reduce loss exposures and implementing safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate information on prospects and policyholders regarding the degree to which they conform to company underwriting standards and industry best practices. This process includes a thorough review of operations, analysis of loss history, analysis of hazards and controls, and recognition of key risk differential features
• Prepares objective written reports that evaluate and grade accounts in comparison to other like businesses
• Meets productivity and timeliness goals per company standards
• Conducts regular service calls to assist policyholders with their loss control efforts by helping them establish effective hazard controls. Submits recommendations for account improvement conforming to company and applicable consensus standards
• Effective utilization of technical resources such as A.M. Best, NFPA, OSHA, and DOT
• Studies safety magazines, publications, and company distributed directives
• Assists in safety meetings and/or supervisory training sessions at policyholder’s locations
• Maintains contacts with agency personnel in their territory
• Actively participates in personal developmental activities to expand technical knowledge and to stay current on industry topics
• Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle
• Regular and predicable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• A college degree from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or other acceptable curriculum or equivalent
• Five years experience in risk control with a multi-line insurance company or ten years experience in a safety related field
• Ability to work well with policyholders, prospects, agents, and company personnel
• Strong communication skills
• Must have functional PC skills
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle
• Regular and predictable attendance

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more

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