Loss Control Consultant/Senior Loss Control Consultant

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American Loss Control is currently seeking a Loss Control Consultant/Senior Loss Control Consultant who will provide technically competent loss control services and conduct onsite activities to help acquire and retain profitable business, in accordance with the company and business teams' policies and objectives.   

The person hired will work from home and travel within their territory, Kentucky and surrounding states, with other geographic areas assigned as workloads dictate. Requires travel. A company car will be provided, requiring a good driving record. The ideal candidate would be located in the Greater Cincinnati, Louisville, or Lexington area.

Job title and grade will depend on the successful applicant's level of experience.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts loss control surveys/physical inspections of commercial accounts:
  • Provides underwriters with an accurate description of the physical and operational details of an insured.
  • Identifies hazards and potential loss exposures and makes recommendations to eliminate or reduce the potential loss.
  • Consults with underwriters and other staff regarding account/line-of-business acceptability, exposures, and controls pertinent to the various lines of business.
  • Assists underwriters and other staff relative to account operations, exposures, construction, and protection.
  • Conducts accident investigation and loss analysis to identify causes.
  • Employs effective sales and communication skills to achieve compliance with recommendations and provides safety and/or supervisory training to insureds.
  • Conducts joint marketing presentations, in conjunction with Underwriting, Claims, and Marketing, to accounts and agents.
• Maintains specialized knowledge of company/department manuals and procedures, and relevant Federal, State, and other pertinent codes and regulations applicable to Property, Liability, and Casualty lines of coverage.
• Provides technical advice to lower-level positions and other functional areas.  May review the work of and/or assist in training new employees.
• May lead the work of others (mentors, prioritizes, delegates, and reviews assignments).
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree   
• Field of Study: Safety, Engineering, Insurance, Business, or a related discipline. 
• Experience: Generally, 5 to 10 years of related experience.  Certification in area of chosen expertise is a plus; appropriate certifications could include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Associate Risk Management (ARM), Certified Safety and Health Management (CSHMS), Associate Loss Control Management (ALCM) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).

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The wage range for this job is based on role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skills, education, training, licensure and certifications, experience of the candidate, the role's scope, complexity, and other business and organizational needs. In addition to the base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time employees who are eligible for benefits.

Your recruiter may be able to tell you more about our total rewards offerings and the specific wage range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.