Vice President, Loss Control Property Operations

Aegis • Jersey City, NJ

16d • $200,000 - $245,000 • Hybrid

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 help mitigate the frequency and severity of financial losses while generating revenue for company operations. The Vice President also coordinates and oversees firms performing jurisdictional inspections so these services can be offered to AEGIS insureds.

The position combines business planning, engineering project oversight, customer and broker relationship development, vendor and budget management, consultation with underwriting, claims, and legal teams, data and reporting oversight, quality assurance, and staff development. Travel is required 50% to 70%. The role works with the Senior Vice President of Loss Control and collaborates with Property Underwriting, Claims, Legal, the natural catastrophe modelling team, engineers, third-party organizations, insureds, and brokers.

The expected starting salary is $200,000 to $245,000, with placement based on qualifications and professional experience. Employees are eligible for the company’s annual incentive program, with awards based on corporate and individual performance. AEGIS offers health and wellness options, retirement benefits, income protection, time off, commuter and pet benefits, a hybrid work schedule, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 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.
• At least 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, including the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) and ASME codes related to power-industry pressure vessel operations and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel 50% to 70%.
• Demonstrated collaborative communication and behavior, including building effective working relationships, sharing information, seeking and providing constructive feedback, and supporting a respectful workplace.
• Initiative and accountability, including proactively addressing opportunities and acting with integrity in the best interests of the organization and stakeholders.
• A quality-focused, solution-oriented approach, with thoroughness, accuracy, persistence, and a focus on tangible outcomes.
• A service-oriented approach, including anticipating and meeting customer needs and nurturing beneficial relationships with AEGIS, its 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, coordination with third-party alliance organizations, 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 use of 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 for broker organizations and insureds to promote AEGIS’ Loss Control Property Operations services and capabilities.
• Coordinate with firms performing jurisdictional inspections so these services can be provided to AEGIS insureds.
• Review time and expense information and determine whether changes to the cost structure are needed.
• Assist the Senior Vice President of Loss Control with developing and reconciling fiscal operating and capital budgets.
• Meet periodically with the VP-Property Underwriting to support coordinated underwriting and engineering efforts addressing insureds’ property needs.
• Work with the Claims Division when Property claims are received 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 modelling team and engineers on natural catastrophe information in risk assessment field work and reports.
• Assist with tracking, implementation, and use of the Property Loss Control Credit.
• 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 current on 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 through 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 or military leave options.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed