Property Loss Control Analyst

Starr Insurance Companies; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies seeks a Mid-Market Underwriter Risk Specialist to review underwriting submittals, engineering reports, and COPE data to support underwriters and assess insurability.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering (fire protection preferred), with familiarity in NFPA standards and strong communication skills. This remote role includes minimal travel and collaboration with local teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field; preference for fire protection.
• Understanding sprinkler and fire alarm systems and loss control.
• Experience with NFPA/FM/API/ASME standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review underwriting submittals, engineering reports, COPE information.
• Set up phone surveys for prospective accounts.
• Conduct building and sprinkler protection plan reviews.
• Guide underwriting staff on risk quality and insurability.
• Quote inspections and jurisdictional services as needed.
• Perform local property loss control site surveys.

Skills

Risk assessment

Underwriting support

Emergency systems

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

BS in engineering

Fire protection engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

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. This position will be responsible for reviewing underwriting submittals including carrier and 3rd party engineering reports for our Middle Market Team. Occupancies include: Hospitality, Public Entities, Healthcare, Retail, Communications, Warehousing, and Industrial & Manufacturing. Remote based position with travel expected to be less than 10%. Ideally live near one of our offices for occasional visits in with Team. The positing responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Desktop reviews of underwriting submittals, engineering reports, and COPE information.
• Setting up and conducting phone surveys for prospective accounts.
• Completing building and sprinkler protection plan reviews.
• Provide guidance to underwriting staff regarding risk quality/insurability.
• Quoting inspections and jurisdictional services as needed.
• Completing local property loss control site surveys as necessary.

Qualifications will include: Understanding sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, process hazards, and property loss control issues preferred. Good familiarity with basic computer operations with knowledge of software programs such as Word and Excel. Technical knowledge of loss prevention codes (NFPA, FM, API, ASME, etc.) standards and industry practices preferred. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as in concert with underwriters to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good communication, writing, organization, customer relations, public speaking and time management skills. College graduate with minimum Bachelors of Science in recognized engineering discipline with preference given to fire protection. Preferred minimum 2 years experience in property loss control field or as an in-house desktop reviewer for an insurance, consulting, or brokerage company.

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. Starr is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

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