Senior Loss Control Representative - Berkley

Company Details:

 

Acadia Insurance is a regional property casualty insurer with offices throughout the Northeast.  As a member of W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB), one of the largest property casualty insurance holding companies in the United States, our financial strength and integrity are two of the main reasons why Independent Agents place business with us.  Acadia is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, with an A+ claim paying ability rating by Standard & Poor’s. 

 

At Acadia, we value our employees, our customers and our communities.  Employees at Acadia are part of a progressive company where everyone can make a difference.  We promote an inclusive environment which encourages continuous learning and the chance to grow and develop. 

Responsibilities:

Assist in the acquisition and retention of profitable business by identifying and evaluating hazards and controls for new and existing accounts reduce and control potential losses. 

 

• Conducts surveys and services accounts by identifying and evaluating hazards and controls pertaining to all lines of coverage.
• Services existing accounts according to mutually agreed upon plans developed for each account.
• Submits recommendations to improve conditions which will mitigate or control the hazards identified and follows-up on recommendations.
• Assists accounts on potential exposures and promotes the value of Loss Control and sound safety program in the acquisition and retention of profitable business.
• Appraises properties to determine replacement costs for fire insurance coverage.
• Monitors own workload to ensure timely service and meet deadlines.
• Participates in agency visits and staff meetings as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to the claim department on losses.
• Provides loss control services for all departments and assists other departments in their efforts to write and retain profitable business.
• Coordinates the collection and dissemination of material related to specialized technical areas assigned.
• Participates in training and self-development and may mentor/train others within the department.
• Meets or exceeds Department Standards for production, quality and timeliness of survey work.
• Keeps abreast of industry news and developments.
• Exhibits proficiency in all types of surveys for all lines and programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a preferred emphasis in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural science, engineering, or insurance
• 8-10 years of in-depth technical experience in risk control disciplines. Emphasis on complex property and sprinkler assessment knowledge highly desired.
• CSP, CFPS, CDS, CIH certification desired. Completion of or working toward AINS, AIM, ARM, CPCU or similar professional insurance designation preferred.
• Strong customer orientation and interpersonal and communication skills including presentation/training skills, with the ability to mentor and get results through others.
• Must possess analysis and problem resolution skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage your schedule to meet and exceed production, quality, and time service goals.
• 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 for travel.

 

Additional Company Details:*The above job description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.Additional Requirements:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Sponsorship Details:Sponsorship not Offered for this Role