Risk Control Consultant

The successful Risk Control Consultant (RCC) will be a valuable team member and resource consultant to the Commercial and Farm Underwriting Department. The RCC will be responsible for conducting site visits, interacting with WRG insureds and agency partners to assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk on a regular basis. In addition, this role is viewed as a technical expert in Risk Control and loss prevention with an eye toward ensuring the department is positioned for underwriting profit.

Salary Grade (14) 73,643 - 95,736 - 117,830

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs risk evaluation site visits, consultative risk improvement assessments and strategies, and completes Risk Control reports, which may be in conjunction with large accounts, to support the underwriting process for prospective and renewal accounts.

Develop and implement Risk Control recommendations, provide continuing service support to insureds assisting with implementation when applicable, and provide status updates to underwriting staff.

Assesses insureds’ Risk Control program needs and develops and executes a customized strategy and supporting implementation plan for further refinements or improvements.

Assist with the management and oversight of our Risk Control guidelines and processes.

Makes recommendations on the development and implementation of Risk Control policy, marketing and business strategy to support achievement of corporate profit and growth objectives and strategies.

Develops and maintains business relationships with internal and external business partners.

Develops and conducts education, training, and presentations.

Works closely with agency partners as part of the Risk Control process to develop and implement Risk Control specific services.

Build and maintain Risk Control Reference Library, which will be utilized by insureds, agency partners, and internal staff.

Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local safety regulations and appropriate industry standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

7 + years of Commercial Lines, Farm, and/or Commercial Agribusiness Risk Control experience

Advanced technical and product specific expertise, Risk Control evaluation and assessment skills and knowledge of insurance and Risk Control principles, practices, and procedures.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Professional designations preferred (CSP, CRM, CPCU, ARM, etc.).

Strong business, project management, problem solving, data interpretation, and analytical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with people at any level of an organization.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software, including Risk Control software.

Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and is self-motivated.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Efficient Time Management Skills.

Valid Drivers License and Acceptable Driving Record

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  The individual must be able to communicate effectively and clearly with agency, team, departmental and company personnel via telephone, fax, e-mail, one on one dialogue, and small group presentations in a highly professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Employees are required to sit at a workstation to perform various PC functions and telephone communication.  Additionally, this role will have extensive travel requirements, including travel throughout Ohio and Indiana.  This will require extended periods of time sitting in a vehicle.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 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.

The Risk Control Consultant will be assigned an office cubicle.  The office cubicle has the necessary equipment to perform the position duties including personal computer, telephone, file space, and needed worktable space.

The environment is reasonably quiet with needed interaction between other team members, immediate supervisor, and other company staff.  Moderate noise level from telephone calls is expected.