Vice President, Loss Control Property Operations

AEGIS•Jersey City, NJ

15d

About The Position

AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. is hiring a Vice President, Loss Control Property Operations to supervise, coordinate, and plan the development and implementation of Property Loss Control programs supporting the Underwriting Division and insureds. The role provides property and boiler and machinery inspections to AEGIS members to mitigate the frequency and severity of financial losses while generating revenue for company operations. It also coordinates and oversees firms performing jurisdictional inspections so those services can be offered to AEGIS insureds. The Vice President works with the Senior Vice President of Loss Control to develop business plans and budgets, oversees property engineering projects and risk assessment reports, and collaborates with underwriters, claims personnel, legal, engineers, brokers, insureds, vendors, and third-party organizations. The role also supports continuous improvement, quality assurance, natural catastrophe modeling, property claims data and coding, London operations, and staff development. Travel is required 50% to 70%.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of technical experience in Property and/or Boiler Machinery operations, maintenance, or inspection work associated with the electric power generating industry, and/or risk management or broker experience.
Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience, including supervising remote workers, preparing and reconciling budgets, maintaining work schedules, and preparing service proposals.
Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, standards, and recommended practices.
Familiarity with fire protection and loss control principles and practices for the electric power generating and natural gas industries.
Working knowledge of jurisdictional inspections and associated requirements, such as the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and ASME codes related to pressure vessel operations and maintenance in the power industry.
Travel required: 50% to 70%.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, collaborate, share information, seek and provide constructive feedback, and support a respectful workplace.
Proactively address opportunities, take ownership of responsibilities, and act with integrity in the best interests of the organization and stakeholders.
Demonstrate a solution-focused approach, thoroughness, accuracy, persistence, and perseverance in delivering concrete outcomes.
Anticipate and meet customer needs and build mutually beneficial relationships within AEGIS and with AEGIS members and brokers.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) certification.
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission.
Associate Risk Manager (ARM) certification.
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Vice President of Loss Control in developing business plans.
Coordinate Property, Boiler/Machinery, and Jurisdictional Inspection engineering services for insureds.
Supervise Property engineering projects, including proposals, time and expense estimates, third-party alliance coordination, and timely preparation of Risk Assessment reports.
Work with Property Underwriters to identify engineering service opportunities that expand AEGIS’ market presence and Loss Control revenue.
Identify continuous improvement opportunities, including new technology and AI to streamline operations and increase effectiveness.
Develop working relationships with AEGIS insureds and brokers to expand Property Loss Control services.
Conduct marketing presentations to broker organizations and insureds to promote AEGIS’ Loss Control Property Operations services and capabilities.
Coordinate with firms performing jurisdictional inspections so those services can be provided to AEGIS insureds.
Review time and expense information and identify any needed changes to the cost structure.
Assist the Senior Vice President of Loss Control with development and reconciliation of fiscal operating and capital budgets.
Meet periodically with the VP-Property Underwriting to support coordinated underwriting and engineering efforts for insureds’ property needs.
Work with the Claims Division on Property claims to help Claims personnel understand what may have initiated a claim.
Work with the Legal Division to develop contractual agreements for third-party organizations and changes to standard AEGIS Loss Control terms and conditions.
Work with the natural catastrophe modeling team and engineers on natural catastrophe information in risk assessment field work and reports.
Assist with tracking, implementation, and use of Property Loss Control Credit Data Management and Reporting.
Coordinate development of Property loss codes and coding of reported Property claims to develop a statistical property database.
Participate in industry association seminars and conferences to stay abreast of technical issues, developments, and industry trends.
Identify and document near misses, set expectations for reporting them, and capture lessons learned and potential avoided losses.
Provide support to London operations as needed or requested.
Support, guide, coach, and challenge team members with clear, measurable skill-building opportunities.

Benefits

Annual incentive program with competitive awards based on corporate and individual performance.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental health support, and employee assistance programs.
401(k) with matching contribution.
Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Vacation days, sick days, holidays, and family/military leave options.
Commuter benefits.
Pet insurance.
Hybrid work schedule.
Tuition assistance.
Professional development opportunities.