LOSS CONTROL SPECIALIST - ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA

Company: Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Conducts loss control research, collects data, surveys, and photographs potential and current policyholder properties to identify and evaluate account risk exposures to assist Commercial Underwriting and the Reinsurance Division in their effort to evaluate risks for insurance coverage eligibility and rating purposes. Serves as a resource to policyholders as they develop loss control and safety programs to minimize frequency or severity of potential losses.This position may be filled at either an intermediate or senior level, depending upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate.The primary location for this position is in St. Cloud, Minnesota and the surrounding area. This position is based out of a home office with a company-provided vehicle for travel to survey locations. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Grinnell Mutual sponsorship.Responsibilities:Organizes, schedules, and conducts surveys of potential and current policyholder's operations to evaluate potential risk exposures and hazards.Surveys buildings or building design to determine compliance with national fire codes, OSHA standards, and other applicable codes and standards.Analyzes and evaluates data collected in the field and compiles data into a loss control report making recommendations on findings. Submits required forms for file documentation.Discusses potential hazards with the policyholder and makes recommendations for purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of loss prevention plan or system.Develops plans with insureds for implementing and administering Loss Control Programs.Collaborates with management and other loss control specialists to develop and present safety programs for insured accounts.Provides training and/or assist in training programs at Grinnell Mutual schools (Agricultural Inspection School, etc).Designs, markets, and presents training sessions for new loss control staff, including development of training aids and literature.Serves as a leader by consistently demonstrating superior performance in daily work and in project assignments. Provides assistance and guidance to peers.Mentors loss control trainees and/or loss control specialists on company and loss control guidelines, policies, and procedures.Completes special loss control projects and assignments as assigned by management.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related field or equivalent experience preferred.Knowledge of construction basics, appraisal methods and common property hazards is required.The ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently is required. The ability to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently is preferred depending on the service area.Ability to interview policyholders in person and/or telephone. Demonstrate effective writing skills to develop quality loss control reports derived from information obtained through interviews of policyholders, physical surveys of risk operations and to communicate information in a written report to underwriting functions.Knowledge and application of OSHA and NFPA standards is preferred.Knowledge of products liability and product exposure evaluation is preferred.Ability to evaluate general liability, product liability/completed operations, workers compensation, property, and fleet hazards/exposures and, when applicable, recommend proper safety controls to eliminate/control the hazard.Ability to provide an elevated level of customer service, including delivering timely responses to reinsurance and/or commercial underwriting requests for loss control surveys and appraisals.Ability to use personal judgment, experience, known facts and figures to make decisions and resolve problems.Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects as required by business need.Ability to function independently, be goal oriented, persuasive, and able to work in a team environment with limited supervision.Ability to use general office equipment and demonstrate basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and travel from the office located in the employee's home to Grinnell Mutual, Grinnell Mutual agent offices, or Grinnell Mutual insured locations. Overnight travel is required, with a multi-state region, approximately 10-15% of time depending on territory size. Ability to adhere to Fleet Safety Policy.Ability to maintain regular and predictable schedule to meet the needs of our customers and provide adequate coverage during our core business hours.Working conditions and physical effortsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities.The Loss Control Specialist deals with many types of people, including challenging customers, which can be stimulating yet demanding and stressful.The position is physically located in the employee's home office. The position requires an individual sit for extended periods of time and to drive on a frequent basis, including during inclement weather.The position requires the employee to occasionally be exposed to wet/and or humid conditions, moving parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Loss control surveys at job sites and on farm sites will frequently place the loss control representative in wet, muddy, and dirty conditions.Ability to lift 50 pounds.The position requires the employee to have close visual acuity ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data, figures, and reports; viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading; visual inspection involving small parts; and viewing operating machines.This position requires the employee to work in areas where personal protective equipment (PPE) may be needed. Prior to employment, applicants must supply the company with a doctor's statement that they can wear a respirator.This job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of the business demands change, so too may the job duties and responsibilities.

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