Risk Control Consultant

Western Reserve Group•Wooster, OH

16h

About The Position

The successful Risk Control Consultant (RCC) will be a valuable team member and resource consultant to the Commercial and Farm Underwriting Department. The RCC will be responsible for conducting site visits, interacting with WRG insureds and agency partners to assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk on a regular basis. In addition, this role is viewed as a technical expert in risk control and loss prevention with an eye toward ensuring the department is positioned for underwriting profit.

Requirements

7 + years of Commercial Lines, Farm, and/or Commercial Agribusiness Risk Control experience
Advanced technical and product specific expertise, risk control evaluation and assessment skills and knowledge of insurance and risk control principles, practices, and procedures.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Strong business, project management, problem solving, data interpretation, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with people at any level of an organization.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software, including risk control software.
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and is self-motivated.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
Efficient Time Management Skills.
Valid Drivers License and Acceptable Driving Record
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The individual must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with agency, team, departmental and company personnel via telephone, fax, e-mail, one on one dialogue, and small group presentations in a highly professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Professional designations preferred (CSP, CRM, CPCU, ARM, etc.)

Responsibilities

Performs risk evaluation site visits, consultative risk improvement assessments and strategies, and completes risk control reports, which may be in conjunction with large accounts, to support the underwriting process for prospective and renewal accounts.
Develop and implement risk control recommendations, provide continuing service support to insureds assisting with implementation when applicable, and provide status updates to underwriting staff.
Assesses insureds’ risk control program needs and develops and executes a customized strategy and supporting implementation plan for further refinements or improvements.
Assist with the management and oversight of our risk control guidelines and processes.
Makes recommendations on the development and implementation of risk control policy, marketing and business strategy to support achievement of corporate profit and growth objectives and strategies.
Develops and maintains business relationships with internal and external business partners.
Develops and conducts education, training, and presentations.
Works closely with agency partners as part of the risk control process to develop and implement risk control specific services.
Build and maintain Risk Control Reference Library, which will be utilized by insureds, agency partners, and internal staff.
Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local safety regulations and appropriate industry standards.