Director of Risk Management and Loss Control

• Support the development of the company’s risk management strategy and capabilities by analyzing its strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical loss control knowledge in the creation and development of risk management content for distribution to and consumption by internal staff and policyholders.
• Partner with field staff in performing loss control inspections and conduct in-depth, continuous loss control training and development for all staff.
• Analyze loss data and trends to develop and implement targeted risk management strategies to mitigate or avoid future losses.
• Collaborate with business partners and third-party vendors to leverage loss control or risk management programs, tools or resources for adoption and implementation to improve book performance.
• Complete on-site, targeted loss control inspections for larger risks; documenting potential loss exposures; identifying existing controls; and making recommendations intended to reduce or eliminate loss exposures.
• Provide leadership in the selection, management and performance of third-party vendors providing supplemental inspection services.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal staff including underwriting, claims, actuary, agency staff and policyholders.
• Create and conduct risk management presentations or seminars, as requested, to educate and inform clients and vested participants.
• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of internal and external relationship building and meaningful collaboration. 

• Fully effective interpersonal, writing and verbal skills required to develop and maintain relationships with internal staff and external business partners and policyholders.
• Proven ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment with professionals of diverse backgrounds

• A bachelor’s degree with at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in a loss control or risk management role; equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of three years of management or supervisory experience in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Evidence of continuing education in the insurance industry is desired, with designations such as ARM, CPCU, CSP preferred.

Ability to travel extensively up to 50% may be required.