Property Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Property Risk Engineering Consultant for remote work ideally located in the California Bay Area. This role involves providing risk engineering services, developing customer strategies, and supporting underwriting teams. Candidates requiring a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Competitive compensation

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree plus experience in Property Risk Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Relevant experience in risk assessment based on property-specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide field risk engineering to meet underwriting requirements.
• Develop customer service strategies that reduce loss.
• Deliver advanced property consultative services, identifying exposures with loss potential.

Skills

Communication

Consultative skills

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree

Zurich Certified Apprentice with Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Property Risk Engineering Consultant

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Zurich’s Risk Engineering Property North-West Team is seeking a Property Field Risk Engineering Consultant with large property highly protected risk (HPR) experience. This is a work from home role, ideally positioned within the California Bay Area to Monterey areas. Expected travel at 25-30%.

Our Property Field Risk Engineering Consultant responsibilities include:

• Provide field risk engineering to meet underwriting requirements.
• Develop and implementing customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer operations.
• Provide engineering support to underwriting team by attending client broker meetings
• Perform field engineering services where necessary, primarily for larger locations on accounts and/or prospects within the region.
• Deliver advanced property consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and property management programs
• Assist in marketing Zurich risk transfer insurance products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments.

This role will be filled at either the Consultant or Senior Consultant level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications

Consultant:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Property Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Property Risk Engineering area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Property Risk Engineering area
  AND
• Experience working in a team environment
• Relevant experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by Property specific competency standards

OR

Senior Consultant:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Property Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Property Risk Engineering area
  AND
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree
• HPR Property experience
• Property Loss control/Risk Engineering experience within the insurance industry
• Strong communication and consultative skills
• History of working successfully in a team environment
• High degree of proficiency related to PC and MS-Office Software

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $74,300.00 - $161,000.00. The starting salary range for the Consultant is $74,300.00 - $121,700.00 and for the Senior Consultant is $98,300.00 - $161,000.00.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Location(s): AM - San Francisco, AM - Fresno, AM - San Jose, AM - Concord
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:No

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