Commercial Property Risk Control Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

Brotherhood Mutual Careers•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Risk Control Specialist supports the acquisition and retention of profitable business by working directly with prospective and current policyholders. The role provides underwriting with account classification information, identifies weaknesses in risk control programs, and recommends corrective measures to prospects and insureds. The position conducts on-site evaluations and account analyses, responds to risk management inquiries, and helps train agents. Extensive air and driving travel, including overnight stays, is an integral part of the position. The role serves Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company’s church and related ministries market and requires familiarity with church operations and conduct that will not alienate or offend people in that market.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
At least four years of general business, insurance, or related experience.
Must be able to pass and maintain any state-required licensing requirements for risk control inspectors.
Must meet the company competency standard for business writing skills.
Ability to locate and extract essential construction elements from blueprints, apply basic construction math, and understand general construction practices, including excavation, concrete, structural techniques, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
Ability to work with minimal supervision; strong time-management skills and ability to plan and execute work strategies.
Solid computer skills, including entering and accessing data using company and portable computer equipment.
Ability to evaluate structures by walking, climbing, bending, and stooping.
Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional manner.
Ability to travel extensively by air and car, including overnight stays; valid driver’s license and clear driving record required.
Ability to interface effectively with external contacts, company employees, managers, and department staff.
Must be familiar with church operations and conduct themselves in a manner that will not alienate or offend people in the company’s target market.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Operations, or the physical sciences.
CPCU, ARM, or other risk control- or insurance-related coursework.
Hands-on experience in construction or building/industrial maintenance and understanding of construction terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide underwriting with an overall opinion of the desirability of prospective or existing insureds.
Conduct on-site risk control evaluations of prospective and existing policyholders, including evaluating their attitude toward loss control.
Identify and describe insureds’ operations and ministry profiles for underwriting.
Analyze existing accounts to verify construction class and quality and establish accurate building valuations.
Identify risk control program weaknesses and suggest corrective measures to prospective or existing insureds.
Respond to agent and insured inquiries about risk control and risk management issues.
Complete the number of risk control visits designated by management.
Complete risk control reports promptly to meet underwriting cancellation, non-renewal, and production requirements.
Present a positive and professional image to insureds, agents, regulators, and others.
Assist in training agents on risk control and risk management issues and procedures.
Maintain expenses within company and department parameters.
Maintain competent and professional standards in written communications.
Complete other projects as assigned.