Loss Control Consultant (St. Paul, Minnesota)

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work®

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Conducts loss control inspections for multiple clients, identifies potential hazards and controls in place to minimize risk, and to prepares comprehensive reports for insurance carriers to assist in underwriting decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages an inspection case load and completes assigned inspections and reports in accordance with client service level agreements (SLAs).
• Independently schedules and travels to various commercial establishments to perform on-site risk assessments for all lines of property and casualty insurance, including workers’ compensation, general liability, property, commercial auto, and product and completed operations liability.
• Communicates with policyholders, property managers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information to complete reports and explain findings and recommendations.
• Conducts thorough inspections of commercial properties, including but not limited to restaurants, retail spaces, industrial operations, recreational facilities, and motor vehicles.
• Identifies and documents controls and hazards at inspected properties by performing physical inspections of interiors, exteriors, and equipment/machinery, reviewing safety programs and documentation, evaluating the business operations, and observing/interviewing employees to assesses potential risks; and evaluates the condition of buildings, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepares detailed reports for insurance carriers based on inspections that include photographs, diagrams, and other relevant documentation to support findings.
• Identifies potential risk exposures and formulates strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Conducts safety training or education programs to help educate and raise levels of awareness.
• Interprets and analyzes loss data to identify patterns and designs and implements loss prevention programs tailored to client-specific needs.
• Monitors the effectiveness of loss control measures and makes strategic adjustments to enhances outcomes as needed.
• Works with the loss control team and clients to identify and implement additional safety resources to address exposure trends.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in occupational safety, risk management, or a related field preferred.  Certification in loss control or risk management, such as CSP or ARM, preferred.

Experience

Six (6) years of related experience, to include three (3) years of experience in loss control, risk management or related risk services at a third-party administrator or insurance carrier, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proficiency in identifying and evaluating property and casualty risks
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Familiarity with insurance underwriting processes and requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental:  Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:  Computer keyboarding, travel as required.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual:  Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $80,000. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description.  They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances.  Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.