Loss Control Specialist - Commercial

Maplecroft; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loss Control Specialist to evaluate commercial properties for insurance coverage. This full-time role involves conducting site visits, assessing risks, and providing insightful reports to support insurers in their decision-making. You'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work while also engaging in on-site evaluations, gaining exposure to diverse business operations. Join a company that prioritizes employee development and offers a supportive environment, where your contributions directly impact risk management strategies. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully Paid Training

Mentoring and Continuous Development

Company-Furnished Hardware and Software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Risk Management, Construction, or Insurance.
• Fluency in French and English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct site visits to evaluate risk and safety measures.
• Prepare accurate reports based on observations and data collected.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Self-Motivation

Functional Math Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Professional Designations (CIP, PEng, CRM, etc.)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Mobile Applications

Laptops and Mobile Devices

Job description

As a Verisk Loss Control Specialist, you will evaluate commercial business sites for multiple lines of insurance coverage, loss prevention and risk assessment. You will assist insurers in their policy underwriting and pricing decisions through onsite observations and reporting. This is a full-time position where you will use effective planning and organizational skills to schedule and complete commercial business site visits and reports. You’ll get to witness an endless variety of properties and business operations through the lens of the insurance carrier.

Employees receive fully paid training, mentoring and continuous development, as well as company-furnished computer hardware, software, phones and other required tools. Equipping our team with the specific knowledge and tools needed to deliver excellent products is just one part of setting up our employees for success.

Responsibilities

As a Verisk Loss Control Specialist, you will:

• Schedule and conduct on-site visits and complete appropriate reports for our customers to evaluate risk. Identify different business operations, construction materials, fire protection systems, and safety measures and develop recommendations about safety and loss control.
• Professionally represent Verisk and our customers via phone, in person and written correspondence.
• Execute our data quality commitment using your eye for detail and communication skills in completing accurate and customer-centric reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience; preferred fields of study or experience may include Risk Management and Insurance, Construction Management, Property and Liability Insurance, and Safety. Preferred experience may include insurance loss control, underwriting or claims; commercial building construction, compliance or other property inspections; fire safety and industrial safety occupations.
• Ability to fluently read, write, and communicate in French and English.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write concise and informative reports to quality standards.
• Strong proficiency with technology, laptops, mobile devices, MS Office suite and mobile applications. Working aptitude for functional math measures of square feet, perimeter, and percentages.
• Self-motivated planning and goal-setting skills, resulting in effective and consistent work habits. You can efficiently route, schedule, document and conduct site visits for optimal use of time, all with minimal direct supervision.
• Record and observe specific details and measurements, gather data, map and travel to and from all sites. The job involves working in various environments and weather conditions; walking, standing, climbing stairs, driving for periods required to complete work assignments; and occasional use of ladders.
• Professional designations such as CIP, PEng, CRM, CRA, AACI, or EIT.

The following are required for this role:

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record per company policies.
• Overnight travel is subject to business needs.
• Ability to assimilate, learn and apply training material through virtual or in-person classroom, recorded media, and on-the-job field mentoring.
• A distraction-free remote work environment with an available high-speed internet connection.
• Primary residence in the vicinity of the posted city or territory. This is a remote, work-from-home position that entails onsite property visits within a geographic territory.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.