Marine Risk Consultant

AIG • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Marine Risk Consultant to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team. Make your mark in Marine Risk Consulting Marine Risk Consulting is critical to overall risk assessment and support to the Underwriters, and in the winning, and retaining of Marine clients. The zonal/regional Marine Risk Consultant is a technical expert in maritime and security operations, and is normally the connection between the client, the Underwriter, third-party Surveyors, and sometimes the broker. The Marine Risk Consultant performs an important function linking and addressing Underwriting concerns, valid Broker requirements, details and evaluation of an account such as natural and other perils, technical issues, CoE Risk Engineering data management and review processes, and the field Loss Control surveying activities. By building a strong relationship with all parties, the Marine Risk Consultant becomes a major component in AIG winning and retaining accounts and for communicating issues about risk in a transparent, reasoned and trust-building manner. How you will create an impact Unlike in Property or Energy, where the Account Risk Engineer and Field Risk Engineering roles are separate and distinct, the Marine Risk Consultant at AIG is a hybrid Account Engineering/Field Engineering role. The role of the Marine Risk Consultant is by nature broad, and includes many of the following activities:

Requirements

• 10 years progressive experience in Insurance Loss Control, Marine Transportation, Logistics Management, Industrial Security, or related field.
• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in related field (Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Facility Security Requirements, Trucking Security Requirements, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ability to learn proprietary software systems.
• Verbal and written proficiency in local language and English.

Nice To Haves

• An Advanced degree would be considered a plus.
• Professional designations such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Fire Protection Professional (CFPS) would be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Underwriting and Claims as requested
• Provide training to Underwriting and Claims as requested
• Assist Underwriting in targeting and winning new business
• Ensure that Underwriting fully understands the quality and exposure/protection of accounts in which they are involved
• New Business Submission Review
• Account Renewal Review
• Organizing “Kick Off” Meetings for Project Cargo and other major new accounts
• Development of Risk Reduction Plans
• Warehouse/Logistics Security Reviews
• Review of Cargo Load, Stow, Discharge, and Transportation Plans
• Review of Vessel Condition and Valuation Survey Reports
• Conduct site Loss Control Surveys/Client visits as needed
• Location Loss Control Report Review
• Vessel Vetting (Rightship and other desktop tools)
• Review of all reported losses over a set threshold in order to make recommendations for Risk Improvement
• Ensure the survey requirements are resourced properly with experienced and qualified staff or vendors
• Issue Work Instructions to independent surveyors and other vendors
• Review and approve third party invoices and forward for payment
• Ensure that surveys are completed in accordance with due dates
• Promote the use of Engineering Service Fees, whenever possible
• Arrange/Coordinate local surveys for other AIG regions as requested
• Active Participation in assigned MLCE Centers of Excellence, MLCE Team Calls and Training
• Participates in local/regional professional organizations, such as Transported Assets Protection Association, ASIS International, National Fire Protection Association, and similar groups

Benefits

• Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development
• Volunteer Time Off and Matching Grants Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior