Associate Loss Control/Risk Management Consultant

Zenith Insurance Company•Roseville, CA

19d•Remote

About The Position

At Zenith Agribusiness Solutions (ZAS), we specialize in providing P&C insurance products and services to California agricultural businesses. From dairies to berries, from almonds to wine, from vegetables to cattle ranches, we recognize the importance of agriculture and the effort it takes to compete in the global agriculture industry. That’s why we employ talented insurance professionals who are eager to get to know our policyholders, understand their operations, and help protect their businesses. Values such as collaboration, work-life balance, and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition, ZAS supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development. Overview Loss Control Acquires the skills to evaluate insurance risk, identify property and liability exposures, and provide loss control services to customers. Works under close supervision and guidance within narrowly defined authority on assignments of small to moderate size and least complexity. Responsibilities This position, while remote, requires the incumbent to reside in Northern California to service insureds in the area.

Requirements

High School Diploma Or equivalent required
Driver License in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience preferred field of study in occupational safety, or engineering or equivalent combination of training and/or experience required
Willing to begin working toward recognized professional designation such as CSP, ARM, AFIS, CPCU, etc.
Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations; conveying thoughts clearly and concisely.
Listens well and asks good questions.
Communicates well in writing and comfortable making public presentations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other common business software.
Ability to learn and use proprietary Zenith systems.
Ability to effectively operate mobile computer and communication devices.

Responsibilities

Develop working knowledge of Zenith Agribusiness risk evaluation and risk improvement techniques, practices, and procedures.
Participate in and eventually conduct underwriting surveys at prospect and policyholder locations to define business operations, fire protection elements and exposures, liability control measures and commercial auto exposures and controls.
Develop ability to identify and evaluate the following fire protection exposures: fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, water supplies, hydrant systems for both private and public systems.
Develop ability to evaluate effectiveness of prospect and policyholder food safety programs.
Develop ability to identify lower level complexity engineering and/or administrative controls to reduce property and liability loss potential.
Develop ability to use analyze loss data to identify key trends and prioritize policyholder service needs.
Develop understanding of how to create recommendations that reduce policyholder property and liability exposures.
Learn techniques to influence policyholder safety decision making.
Learn to prepare effective reports for policyholders and internal partners.
Develop basic knowledge of property casualty; including understanding of underwriting, and claims practices.
Learn how to effectively market Zenith Agribusiness and the Risk Management department.
Develop ability to build and maintain productive policyholder work relationships.
Develop basic understanding of key performance measures for a property & casualty insurance carrier.
Develop basic understanding of P&C insurance agent and broker operation.
Learn how to develop effective policyholder training and sales presentations.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Works productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
Respond positively to direction and feedback on performance.
Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.