Loss Control and Risk Management Specialist

Company Details

 

Berkley Luxury Group has been a mainstay in the commercial real estate and hospitality business since 1986. We specialize in luxury condominiums, cooperatives, and apartments in the habitational space, Class A Office buildings and fine dining restaurants in the hospitality space. We aim to provide comprehensive insurance solutions, use enhanced data and technology to make more informed decisions and rely on a field-based underwriting, claims and loss control model to be closer to our customers and brokers. Our goal is to provide superior services and products to these unique businesses.

 

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).

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The Risk Management and Loss Control Specialist will perform surveys to assess moderate to highly complex real estate and hospitality client’s physical exposures. S/he will conduct underwriting loss control surveys and provide risk management recommendations to our insureds. Key functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs physical underwriting loss control surveys by accurately assessing the exposures of the operations and controls in place on the property, as well as business operations and management practices of the insured.
• Determines potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in underwriting/risk selection and writes technically detailed reports that provide a clear assessment of risk as well as a clear articulation of any requirements or recommendations.
• Communicates and works directly with the customer on any requirements or recommendations and prepares a written report of findings to be shared and communicated with underwriting partners.
• Cultivates and grows partnerships with customers, agents and underwriting to develop ongoing and actionable maintenance plans to positively impact profitability and customer retention.
• Conducts training and provides technical expertise for agents, customers, underwriting and Risk Services/Loss Control team members.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes and emerging safety issues and explains to customers how these might impact their operations and what they can do to be proactive in preventing losses.
• Actively participates in industry seminars and programs to advance technical knowledge base and incorporate as appropriate into current operations.
• Creates a positive work environment between all business unit partners while collaborating to develop and implement strategic goals and objectives supporting enterprise alignment and strategy.

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 for travel.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. 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 Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role