Role Description
The Safety and Loss Control Consultant conducts loss analysis and research prior to conducting on-site occupational safety and loss prevention surveys to assess the policy holder's safety efforts and to detect occupational safety hazards to employees.
- Prepares and submits reports of findings to management
- Makes recommendations to management to correct hazards and safety and loss control program needs
- Participates in management training programs
- Researches literature, laws, standards, and technical developments in the field of safety and loss control
- Provides the Underwriting Department with risk assessments in support of underwriting determinations
- Works with standard to large accounts and accounts that present more complex hazard and safety issues
- Mentors and provides guidance to Safety and Loss Control Trainees as needed
- Participates in training sessions for policyholders in conjunction with Senior Safety and Loss Control Consultants
This role requires a vast working knowledge and experience with all aspects of loss control regarding all property and casualty coverages written by Encova:
- General and Products Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Property
- Auto/Fleet
- Risk Improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related field
- Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene from an accredited college or university
- Preference may be given to applicants with two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid occupational safety management or occupational safety management consulting experience in industry or insurance
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certification as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associated Safety Professional (ASP) are preferred
- Knowledge of the various core elements within the occupational safety and industrial hygiene process
- Knowledge of effective safety program management
- Knowledge of risk management as it relates to safety and industrial hygiene as an overall function of business in planning, leading, and directing its operations
- Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, policies, and rules, as well as understanding of the principles of insurance and risk management
- Basic understanding of guaranteed cost, deductibles, retrospective rating plans, and the impact of accident prevention on each plan
- Knowledge of the rating systems, methods of calculating experience modification factors, and the elements of each formula
- Understanding of the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics loss information, formulas, and principles of calculating incidence rates for policyholders
- Knowledge of basic business financial principles to analyze cost effectiveness and return on investment of recommended solutions to hazards and exposures
- Ability to make sound judgments and work independently
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other policyholders, regulatory agencies, and labor communities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to compile, analyze, and report on findings
- Knowledge of Federal OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and NFPA standards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
Requirements
- This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $77,450.00 - $138,790.00 annually + bonus + benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Wellness programs
- Bonus incentive plans
- Flexible schedules with an early close of the office every Friday
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