Loss Control Specialist - Long Island territory

Merchants • Melville, NY

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Merchants Insurance Group is seeking a Loss Control Specialist for their Corporate Loss Control team to cover the Long Island territory. This role acts as an expert in safety-related areas, providing risk management and consultation services to underwriters, agents, and insureds to prevent and reduce losses for policyholders. The senior specialist will handle larger and more complex accounts, lead training sessions, and participate in special projects. Merchants Insurance Group is a highly-rated and recognized top employer in the Northeast.

Requirements

• A 4-year degree or equivalent work-related experience.
• Currently possess/actively pursuing one or more of the following certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or similar.
• 5 years loss control experience.
• Ability to travel 80% of the work week.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong level of safety and loss control experience.
• Strong understanding of liability exposures and contracts.
• Knowledge of industry developments and trends.
• Working knowledge of Loss Control Management Systems, RCI or similar systems, and the ability to work with assigned hardware utilizing the corporate procedures in place for maximum utilization of the system.
• Exceptional organization, verbal and written communication skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multiline loss control surveys of prospects and clients to evaluate operation, exposure, and control information for Underwriting.
• Prepare reports for Underwriting and Recommendations for Customers.
• Assist in the development and presentation of programs and training seminars for clients and other departments.
• Respond to special requests from the Underwriting Department and clients with prior approval from Loss Control Department Management.
• Assist in achieving commercial lines loss ratio for assigned territories per company objectives and goals.
• Assist in achieving commercial lines production goals for assigned territories.

Benefits

• Welcoming and positive work environment.
• Colleague Appreciation events.
• Hybrid work schedule or Remote work schedule based upon location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability.
• 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Company car.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree