Loss Control Specialist - Personal Lines/Residential

Verisk; Surrey; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loss Control Specialist to enhance safety and reduce risks for residential properties. This role involves conducting thorough inspections, assessing potential hazards, and providing insightful recommendations to clients. You'll leverage your communication skills and technical knowledge to prepare detailed reports and engage with property owners effectively. With a focus on learning and growth, this position offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in the insurance sector. If you are proactive, organized, and eager to contribute to a safer community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Education in insurance, construction, or engineering is essential.
• Strong computer skills and effective communication techniques are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and assess risk features.
• Prepare detailed reports on construction and risk assessment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Self-Initiative

Curiosity and Inquisitiveness

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Insurance, Construction, or Engineering

Tools

Database Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Loss Control Specialist - Personal Lines/Residential

Surrey, BC, Canada and 1 more

Job Description

The Loss Control Specialists review various properties on behalf of insurance companies and provide loss prevention recommendations to reduce the frequency and severity of losses arising from fire, crime, and liability.

Responsibilities

• Access the internal systems and take ownership of inspection files
• Schedule appointments with clients to visually assess the properties (about 10%-time allocation) at a mutually convenient time
• Travel to the properties, tour, and assess for risk features (about 50%-time allocation)
• While touring the properties, take photographs, measure rooms, and the structure, and review features such as fire prevention systems, heating equipment, and fuel storage tanks
• Converse with the owners to understand the history of the property, and any risks, and answer any questions they might have
• Prepare detailed reports using the internal systems identifying the fundamental construction and equipment details, risk assessment, and replacement cost value (about 40%-time allocation)

Competencies required to succeed

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong self-initiative, prioritization, and time management skills
• Well-organized and thorough
• Curious and inquisitive with an interest in learning

Accountabilities

To the District Manager:

• Reports have no errors or omissions and provide accurate details of assessment results
• Contribute to the team’s overall revenue goals
• Continually expand your expertise so you can assess more complex properties.

To the owners of the assessed properties:

• You have the tact and professionalism for convenient, excellent experiences
• You regularly provide value-added services within your role and expertise

Qualifications

• Education in insurance, construction, or engineering will provide a solid technical foundation to recognize and identify construction and equipment details (College diploma or bachelor’s degree)
• Experience with building codes, fire services, construction and maintenance will be an asset
• Very good computer skills including using a database, typing speed & accuracy, use of short-cuts, and word processing is essential to efficiently and effectively creating reports.
• Skillful communication techniques for customer service and report writing.
• Experience as an underwriting assessor or in the insurance field preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak both English and French required/desired

Environment/Work Conditions

• Ability to work autonomously since most of our Loss Control Specialists are home-based.
• Extensive travel is involved within a region requiring a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle (50%). National runs at least once per year.
• Entering residences requires tact and professionalism and may require appointments to be scheduled in the evenings and on weekends

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.

We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.

Job Info

• Job Identification 494
• Posting Date 01/23/2025, 09:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Work Arrangement Remote
• Minimum Salary 0
• Maximum Salary 0
• Division Underwriting Solutions
• Disclaimer Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.