Risk Services Consultant Location Name Nebraska ID 2024-11599 Date Posted 9 hours ago(12/27/2024 2:50 PM) Company Continental Western Group Primary Location US-NE- Loc2 Kansas Loc3 South Dakota Category Risk Management Company Details

 

Rated Best Places to Work in 2020, 2022, and 2024 by Business Insurance, Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 - Strong, Local and Trusted.

 

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).

 

This role is fully remote and requires you to reside within the territory:  Kansas, South Dakota or Nebraska.  

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.  #LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID

Responsibilities

As a Risk Services Consultant, you'll provide the highest level of Risk Services technical expertise to policyholders, agencies, Underwriting, Claims, Marketing, Product Management and other areas.  You will survey moderate to high complexity business operations and consults with customers and underwriting to determine the type and level of exposures and controls needed. You'll be responsible for providing services to assigned accounts to influence profitability and retention. We'll trust you to conduct training; risk services report reviews; mentoring; and provides specialized technical advice and counsel to staff and customers.  You will also assist Underwriters with risk selection and ongoing account management. 

 

What you can expect:

Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talentInternal mobility opportunities Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teamsOpportunity to impact changeBenefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing educationFleet vehicle provided by the company which can be driven for personal use

We'll count on you to:

Perform risk services surveys based on expertise and complexity.  Survey properties and observes business operations and management practices to determine safety issues and hazards.  Analyze history of accidents and claims to determine trends and causes to consult in development of accident prevention programs.  Prepare written report of findings and recommendations for correction of unsafe conditions.  Consult with insured in regard to activities and programs to control losses and improve safety.  Confer with employees of insured, provides informational materials, and conducts training to induce compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations.  Maintain a consultative relationship with assigned service accounts.  Work closely and proactively with Risk Services leadership.  Build and maintain productive relationships with internal business partners including Underwriting and Claims to service customers as a unified team and deliver risk services that address customer needs.  Share trends, best practices and conducts training when appropriate.  Plan, create and deliver specific technical training programs and materials to the field risk services team.  Coordinate the development and dissemination of safety reference materials designed for agents and insureds.  Assist in the planning, development and facilitation of risk control workshops, seminars and other training for internal and external business partners.   Monitor, research and update staff on material changes to local, State and Federal safety laws.  Perform other related duties as assigned by management. Qualifications

What you need to have:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a preferred emphasis in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural science, engineering or insurance; or ten years property/casualty risk control experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong relationship, marketing and consulting skills required to interact with underwriting, claims, agencies, policyholders and vendorsAbility to mentor and assist in development of risk services staff and get results through others; organize and manage multiple priorities; communicate effectively with all levels of the organizationMust possess problem analysis and problem resolution skills; strong customer orientation and interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skillsRegularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to company values and guiding principlesProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; company business systems and various analytical tools to evaluate dataValid driver’s license required; ability to travel on a regular basis and work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities

What makes you stand out:

 Training/presentation experience CSP, CFPS, CDS, CIH designation strongly desiredCompletion of or working toward AINS, ARM, CPCU or similar professional insurance designation Additional Company Details We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.

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 Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.