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Argo Group is a leader in specialty insurance with a vibrant culture built on respect, equality, wellness and opportunity. We're an innovative organization that's small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference in our industry.
Our flexible workplace is continuously evolving to ensure all employees feel:
- Comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
- Confident that they will be treated respectfully.
- Recognized for their performance and provided with equal opportunities to succeed.
At Argo, skill meets opportunity. If you're wired to raise your hand and ask, "Where can I help?", you'll thrive with us.
Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company, a division of Argo Group, specializes in workers' compensation insurance for mining, oil & gas, and niche specialty industries as well as Main Street businesses. Rockwood currently writes in 20 states. The primary functions of our Loss Control Representative I is to learn the skills, processes, and procedures necessary to conduct pre-underwriting surveys, completing risk assessments to identify and evaluate hazards and hazardous conditions, and to instruct policyholders' in matters concerning safety. Meeting with policyholders aids in the reduction of loss rates and loss severity. The objective of this position is to improve results relating to Rockwood's insurance product through educating the policyholder in Loss Control techniques. Candidate will be a team player in the Loss Control Department with a focus upon the Rockwood Partnership Account service model. Candidate will master the model and seek perpetual improvement to same.
This position is located in Rockwood, PA.
Scope of Work:
- This position is closely supervised and reports to the Loss Control Supervisor.
- This position works within narrowly defined limits and authority on assignments of low complexity.
- This position reflects basic functional knowledge and skills reflective of study and/or job development.
- This position is part of a formal training program that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
- Provide assistance to policyholders. It is the responsibility of a Loss Control Representative to assist policyholders in the development and implementation of needed safety and health programs, providing training to management and employees of policyholders, and aid in the development of other control methods and work practices.
- Recognize and evaluate hazardous or potentially hazardous situations as well as poor work habits observed during Loss Control surveys. These findings are then reported to the appropriate personnel at Rockwood and the policy holder.
- Measure the effectiveness of new and existing Loss Control methods and recommend modifications to those methods to achieve optimum control of losses.
- Analyze loss data to assess loss drivers and develop materials and training programs to address same.
- Assist the claims process through accident investigation and other methods in order to achieve positive outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with agents and customers.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other departments within the Company.
- Significant travel is required.
- Overnight travel is required.
- Responsible use of Company equipment and fiduciary means is required.
- Completion of timely reports and paperwork as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree.
- 1-3 years' experience (including an internship or other relevant work history) preferred.
- Knowledgeable in basic safety with some insurance experience or knowledgeable in insurance with some basic safety experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience in Microsoft Access desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer, public speaking, good driving, persuasive, knowledge of claims, auditing & underwriting procedures.
License/Certification:
- Varies by jurisdiction.
- PA insurance producer license is a plus.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Argo Group, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees. Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market. We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, offers frequent, integrated communication and values authentic recognition of excellence. View our 2022 Environmental, Social & Governance Report to learn more about Argo.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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Our Benefits
Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.
Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:
- A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.
- Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs. In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include dental, disability, life insurance, medical, and vision insurance, matching 401(k) retirement savings, generous paid time off (21 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, 3 floating holidays and a paid voluntary day), paid caregiver and parental leave, paid bereavement, jury duty/court appearances, and military (up to 14 days) leave, employee assistance program (EAP), and an array of voluntary benefits.
- Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Trainingmagazine lists Argo among the Training "Top 125" Companies. Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.
- An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.
- Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.
- A generous Employee Referral program that results in approximately 25% of all new hires annually.
