Rated Best Places to Work 2024 by Business Insurance, Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 - Strong, Local and Trusted.

 

As a Berkley company, we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions.  W. R. Berkley Corporation, and all member insurance companies, are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, and carry Standard & Poor’s Financial Rating of A+ (Strong).

 

This role is fully remote and requires you to reside within the territory:  Twin Cities, MN (Minneapolis-St. Paul) or Wisconsin. 

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  LI-AV1 #LI-remote

As a Loss Control Specialist, you'll survey moderate to high complexity business operations and consult with customers and underwriting team to determine the type and level of exposures and controls needed.  You'll provide services to assigned accounts to influence the profitability and retention.  We'll trust you to manage assigned internal and external business partner relationships including underwriting, claims, product, marketing and agencies. Your role is integral to the team as you conduct training; mentoring; and on occasion may provide specialized technical advice and counsel to staff and customers as well as assist Underwriters with risk selection and ongoing account management. 

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education
• Fleet vehicle provided by the company which can be driven for personal use

We'll count on you to:

 

• Perform risk services surveys based on expertise and complexity. 
• Survey properties and observes business operations and management practices to determine safety issues and hazards. 
• Analyze history of accidents and claims to determine trends and causes to consult in development of accident prevention programs. 
• Prepare written report of findings and recommendations for correction of unsafe conditions. 
• Consult with insured in regard to activities and programs to control losses and improve safety. 
• Conferswith employees of insured, provides informational materials, and conducts training to induce compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations. 
• Maintain a consultative relationship with assigned service accounts. 
• Assist in creating, preparing and delivering specific technical training to the field risk services team.
• Monitor, research and update staff on material changes to local, State and Federal safety laws. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of property/casualty risk control experience 
• Ability to mentor and garner results through others
• Organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• Demonstrate strong customer orientation and interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; company business systems and various analytical tools to evaluate data
• Ability to travel on a regular basis and work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license required

What makes you stand out:

• Bachlelor's degree with emphasis in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural science, engineering or insurance
• CSP, CFPS, CDS, CIH designation preferred
• Completion of or working toward AINS, ARM, CPCU or similar professional insurance designation
• Training/presentation experience desired

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include:
• Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 to $135,000.00
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role