Loss Control Consultant - Environmental

starrcompanies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr seeks an Environmental Loss Control Consultant to evaluate environmental risks, perform site inspections, and advise stakeholders on mitigating losses while supporting underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities include creating detailed risk reports, collaborating with underwriting and claims, and delivering training on environmental risk topics. Travel to client sites is expected as part of field inspections and regional assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental loss control, risk consulting, or environmental health & safety roles (insurance industry preferred).
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, hazardous materials management, pollution liability, and environmental risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental loss control surveys and site assessments for policyholders across industries.
• Identify environmental hazards, exposures, and regulatory compliance issues (chemical storage, waste disposal, air quality, etc.).
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations after field inspections, including loss mitigation and risk improvement measures.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and engineering teams to inform risk selection and pricing.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on environmental risk management and regulatory obligations (EPA, OSHA).
• Develop and deliver training or educational materials for insureds on environmental risk topics.
• Keep abreast of changes in environmental regulations and industry standards.
• Participate in claims investigations involving environmental losses and support claim resolution strategies.
• Build strong relationships with clients as a trusted resource for environmental loss control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Environmental risk knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, or related field

Certifications: CSP, CHMM, CIH (preferred)

Job description

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Job Summary

The Environmental Loss Control Consultant is responsible for evaluating and advising clients on environmental risks to minimize losses, ensure regulatory compliance, and support underwriting decisions. This position involves performing site inspections, risk assessments, technical reviews, and providing actionable recommendations to insureds and internal teams regarding environmental exposures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental loss control surveys and site assessments for policyholders across various industries (manufacturing, energy, waste management, etc.).
• Identify environmental hazards, exposures, and regulatory compliance issues, such as chemical storage, waste disposal, air quality, hazardous materials handling, spill prevention, water contamination, etc.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations after field inspections, including loss mitigation, risk improvement measures, and compliance guidance.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and engineering teams to inform risk selection and pricing.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to clients regarding environmental risk management, best practices, and regulatory obligations (EPA, state environmental agencies, OSHA, etc.).
• Develop and deliver training or educational materials for insureds on environmental risk topics.
• Keep abreast of changes in environmental regulations and industry standards to ensure current and effective loss control practices.
• Participate in claims investigations involving environmental losses or incidents and support claim resolution strategies.
• Build strong relationships with clients and serve as a trusted resource for questions on environmental loss control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental loss control, risk consulting, or environmental health & safety roles (insurance industry experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, hazardous materials management, pollution liability, and environmental risk mitigation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports and present findings to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CHMM, CIH, or similar) preferred.
• Willingness to travel for field inspections, sometimes regionally or nationally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

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