Ocean Marine Risk Control Expert

Travelers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Programs

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Risk Control Specialist in the Houston area. The role involves conducting advanced risk evaluations across Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, and related disciplines, with travel to client sites.

You will mentor junior staff and deliver training while supporting underwriting and claims teams. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in risk assessment/consulting, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four years of risk assessment/consulting experience within Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, Workers' Compensation, Industrial Hygiene, or Ergonomics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to simplify complex technical information and deliver recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent field presence, spending approximately 20% - 50% of the time with customers, onsite or virtually.
• Conduct highly complex risk evaluations of Travelers customers, identifying exposures, loss controls, and opportunities for improved risk management.
• Share findings with Underwriting, Claim, and Risk Control Lab partners to support effective risk pricing and claim handling.
• Leverage advanced consulting skills to educate customers on risk management and influence adoption of recommendations.
• Mentor Risk Control consultants and less experienced Specialists to support development within the discipline.
• Hone expertise by studying emerging issues, tracking loss trends, and attending industry conferences.
• Educate and deliver targeted trainings to Risk Control consultants, Specialists, customers, and business partners on discipline-specific topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk Control

Ocean Marine

Inland Marine

Workers' Compensation

Industrial Hygiene

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science discipline

Job description

Travelers is seeking a Risk Control Specialist in the Houston area. The role involves conducting advanced risk evaluations across Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, and related disciplines, with travel to client sites.

You will mentor junior staff and deliver training while supporting underwriting and claims teams. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in risk assessment/consulting, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.