Risk Control Advisor, Property

Sompo International•Washington, DC

3d•$110,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Property Risk Control Advisor in our Risk Control Division. Combining decades of experience and deep industry knowledge with collaborative and practical risk management programs, Sompo’s Risk Control experts monitor emerging trends and risks and work with clients to minimize their loss potential and stay ahead of the unexpected. We take a collaborative approach to provide our clients with risk control services specific to their business. We work with each insured to tailor our recommendations and identify cost-effective solutions for mitigating risks. We are seeking a Property Risk Control Advisor. This position can be remote, working from home, or in an office. Preferred placement is in either Washington, Colorado or California. The Risk Control Field Specialist will provide risk improvement consultation to large and middle market commercial customers in our Property Business Unit in the US and provide added value to our clients. The focus of this position is to evaluate the processes in place, conduct on-site visits of existing and prospective clients and aid the underwriters in the selection and pricing of an account. The Risk Control Advisor will also be responsible to track trends at an account level and communicate effectively with our clients and brokers. Candidate must have proficiency in property loss control skills.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in engineering, Science, or another related field.
Possessing relevant professional designations or certifications such as, Engineer in Training (EIT) Professional Engineers (PE), CFPS or ARM is highly desirable
Candidate should possess a comprehensive understanding of the following areas: fire protection, property construction protection and exposures, business interruption exposures and controls
Minimum 5-7 years of risk control experience
Experience with fire protection required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Ability to plan strategically and prioritize workload to meet objectives
Ability to be a team player
Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys at client locations to determine potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in underwriting/risk selection
Analyze loss trends, recognize opportunities to provide risk control products and/or services which can help reduce losses
Review of Engineering Reports and ability to create client facing reports
Prioritization and evaluation of new and renewal work volumes to meet the goals of the department
Attend client/broker meetings, lunches, dinners, and other social outings as applicable
Expand existing relationships with existing and new prospective clients
Ensures compliance with all codes and standards and keeps abreast of any changes which pertain to loss control
Explore new technologies for delivering loss control services
Responsibilities may include the production of thought leadership articles or creation of LC library resources

Benefits

Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
Vision benefits
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits