[Hiring] Risk Management Specialist, Loss Control @Ascot Group

Role Description

This is an opportunity to join Ascot Group - one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. The Risk Management Specialist, Loss Control provides loss control services to help clients improve risks associated with their business, ensure worksite safety, and reduce the adverse effects of loss. This is a field-based risk control expert for Ascot, responsible for providing multi-line support across the many specialty lines that Ascot underwrites.

• Conduct on-site risk evaluations.
• Develop safety improvement plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Ascot’s underwriters and insured clients.
• Reduce loss frequency and severity through proactive risk assessment and tailored risk management guidance.

Responsibilities

• Risk Surveys & Hazard Identification: Conduct comprehensive on-site risk assessments of insured facilities across various industries and lines. This includes:
  • Inspecting premises, operations, and safety programs.
  • Interviewing site managers or risk managers.
  • Reviewing available safety reports.
  • Identifying potential loss drivers (e.g., unsafe practices, hazardous conditions, inadequate controls).
• Risk Analysis & Recommendations: Analyze findings and evaluate the effectiveness of existing risk controls. This includes:
  • Reviewing loss histories and claim trends.
  • Developing practical risk-improvement recommendations.
  • Ensuring recommendations are clearly documented and actionable.
• Safety Program Development: Work with clients to develop or enhance safety and accident-prevention programs. Provide guidance on:
  • Establishing safety policies.
  • Emergency procedures.
  • Compliance with relevant regulations (OSHA, NFPA, environmental standards, etc.).
• Underwriter Collaboration: Serve as a technical risk consultant to Ascot underwriters for new business submissions, renewals, and mid-term inquiries. This includes:
  • Communicating risk findings and professional opinions.
  • Participating in underwriting calls or meetings as needed.
• Client Consultation & Support: Act as a risk management advisor to insured clients. This includes:
  • Explaining survey findings.
  • Providing coaching on implementing improvements to reduce accidents.
• Accident Investigation & Follow-Up: Assist clients after significant incidents or claims. This includes:
  • Supporting or guiding investigations to determine root causes.
  • Analyzing incident reports and loss data.
  • Providing corrective action recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare clear, detailed risk assessment reports summarizing:
  • Risk profiles.
  • Observed hazards.
  • Existing controls.
  • Recommended improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and best practices in loss control and risk engineering.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in daily interactions with colleagues, fostering engagement, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or risk management designations (CSP, ASP, ARM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in insurance loss control, risk engineering, or occupational safety, preferably with multi-line exposure.
• Strong knowledge of hazard control techniques, risk management principles, and insurance coverages.
• Familiarity with major commercial lines such as workers’ compensation, general liability, property, cargo/marine, and environmental liability.
• Understanding of fire protection engineering, fleet safety, industrial hygiene, and business continuity planning is beneficial.
• Ability to analyze loss data and safety metrics, interpret both quantitative and qualitative information, and identify trends.
• Experience with OSHA and DOT requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Skilled collaborator with active listening skills; thrives in a team environment, including remote teams.
• Ability to travel 50–70% of the time for site visits, including some overnight trips. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more.
• Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver).
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k).