Loss Control Trainee

Great American Insurance Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group in New York seeks a Loss Control Trainee to join a structured development program of 9–12 months, progressing from observation to independent work. You will learn loss control mechanics through coursework, mentoring, and co-surveys with experienced consultants.

You will gain exposure to Underwriting and Claims, while building skills in risk assessment, loss data analysis, report writing, and consultative communication with insureds, agents, and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance, or related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in comprehensive risk assessments for insured properties and operations to inform underwriting decisions.
• Identify potential loss exposures and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Analyze loss data to identify trends and support loss prevention programs.
• Learn to write survey reports and recommendations that meet quality standards.
• Support underwriting and claims teams by providing Loss Control insights.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Safety Engineering, or related field

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American’s Loss Control team provides professional, timely, and consultative service to help insureds identify and manage risk. The team partners with customers to gather critical underwriting information, support risk improvement, and build strong relationships that contribute to loss reduction, account retention, and new business. Communication, collaboration, and customer service are at the heart of the Loss Control experience.

Loss Control is seeking trainees to work remotely in New York. Loss Control Trainees participate in a structured development program of approximately 9 to 12 months that prepares them to work as an independent Loss Control field professional. Trainees learn the technical side of loss control through coursework, mentoring, and co-surveys with experienced consultants. They move from observing, to supervised work, to independent work. They also gain exposure to Underwriting and Claims, so they understand how Loss Control information supports underwriting decisions and how loss experience shapes loss control priorities. Trainees build skills in risk assessment, exposure identification, loss data analysis, report writing, and consultative communication with insureds, agents, and internal partners.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Assists in comprehensive risk assessments for insured properties and operations to inform underwriting decisions.
• Assists in identifying potential loss exposures and recommending corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Learns to analyze loss data to identify trends and assists in developing and implementing effective loss prevention programs tailored to client-specific needs.
• Learns to write clear survey reports and recommendations that meet company quality standards.
• Learns how Underwriting and Claims use Loss Control information.
• Monitors the effectiveness of loss control measures and participates in adjusting strategies as needed.
• Successfully completes all coursework/education as assigned, including passing scores on all quizzes and exams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Safety Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Candidates from other areas of study are also encouraged to apply.
• Ability to travel within an assigned territory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Business Unit

Loss Control

Salary Range

$70,000.00 -$85,000.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.