Insurance Senior Loss Control Consultant - Chicagoland/Northern, IL

Pekin Insurance Careers•Pekin, IL

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Insurance Senior Loss Control Consultant plays a critical role in supporting the profitable growth and retention of the Commercial Lines portfolio. This position provides expert risk evaluation, technical consultation, and collaborative support across Property, General Liability, Commercial Auto, and Workers’ Compensation lines of business. Working in a team-oriented environment, the Insurance Senior Consultant partners closely with Underwriting, Agents, and Insureds to help qualify new business opportunities, improve account performance, and drive long-term profitability. This person must have experience in the insurance industry. This Senior level position is for the Chicagoland, IL (Northern-IL) area. The candidate must reside in this area and will be responsible for travel.

Requirements

Typically requires 5+ years of experience in commercial lines loss control, risk engineering or safety consulting
Prior Loss Control experience with Commercial Insurance company or Agency
Experience with multi-line commercial exposures, including property, liability, auto, and workers' compensation
Loss Control/Safety experience in the Insurance Industry (Workers Comp, Commercial Auto, Property or General Liability)
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance agencies such as OSHA, DOT, NFPA, NEC and other safety related agencies
Ability to write, diagnose, collect, extrapolate and review data to assist Policyholders in reducing losses
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing/new priorities
Must be self-directed and must work effectively independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environment
Experience in public speaking and safety knowledge background
Easily adapts to changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational cultural or work environment
Experience counseling, guiding, leading, coordinating, and listening to clients
Skilled at computing, compiling, tabulating, charting, reviewing and supportive data and conclusions derived there from
Experience counseling, guiding, leading, coordinating and listening to clients to assist in minimizing losses
Ability to plan and conduct safety meetings
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills; strong written, presentation and oral communication skills
Must have valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Willingness and ability to travel to policyholders and potential clients within assigned territory
Will periodically be required to attend meetings in home office (Pekin, IL)
Demonstrated ability to: Influence without authority and maintain strong, professional relationships with agents, insureds, and internal partners
Maintain a positive image and build strong relationships
Travel overnight as needed (minimal)
Demonstrated skill in: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and deliver practical solutions
Excellent communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to collaboration and shared business goals
Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills
Listening and communicating with the ability to speak in public
Customer service focus
Demonstrated knowledge of: Applicable safety requirements
In-depth knowledge of: Industry safety standards, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation techniques
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, Business or related field
Attainment of professional designations, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive loss control evaluations for prospective/existing commercial accounts across multiple lines of business, including Property, Liability, Auto, & Workers’ Compensation
Identifies hazards, evaluates operational exposures, and recommends practical, data-driven solutions to mitigate loss potential
Prepares clear, detailed reports outlining risk quality, recommends improvements, and suitability for underwriting guidelines
Provides technical guidance on risk improvement strategies tailored to the insured’s operations, industry, and safety culture
Assists Underwriting in evaluating the quality/eligibility of new business submissions through on-site surveys, virtual assessments, and exposure analysis
Participates in new business meetings and agent/insured visits to articulate risk strengths, concerns, and recommendations
Supports retention efforts by helping insureds implement risk-improvement initiatives that strengthen account performance and claim outcomes
Partners with the team to develop service plans that align with underwriting strategies and customer needs
Analyzes loss trends, claim activity, and operational practices to identify root causes and prevention strategies
Recommends safety programs, policy enhancements, and operational best practices to reduce frequency and severity of losses
Provides training, resources, and coaching to insureds on workplace safety, fleet management, property protection, and regulatory compliance
Works closely with Underwriting, Claims, Audit, and Agency partners to ensure effective communication and alignment on risk quality and service strategy
Participates in team meetings, planning sessions, and continuous improvement efforts to enhance underwriting profitability and service delivery
Shares insights and trends to help the team identify growth opportunities, strengthen risk selection, and improve portfolio performance
Contributes to underwriting profitability by ensuring accurate risk classification, strong risk selection, and impactful recommendations
Supports achievement of departmental goals related to new business production, retention, and improvement in loss ratios
Monitors follow-through on risk control recommendations and escalates concerns of significant hazards