Risk Control Consultant-Michigan

001 Sentry Insurance Company; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 68,100 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with gas card

Generous Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Sentry seeks a risk control professional to plan and deliver safety and risk management services across Michigan. You will conduct assessments, support underwriting with risk opinions, and build relationships with agents and policyholders.

Your role includes developing safety programs, delivering seminars, and enhancing safety practices to reduce losses while maintaining strong organization and work-from-home capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field preferred.
• 1–5 years of insurance safety consulting or safety work in a private industry.
• Willingness to travel (50%) including overnight travel in some cases.
• Desire to pursue CSP or other safety designations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite facility evaluations to identify operational exposures.
• Develop safety policies and programs for accounts.
• Provide advanced risk management and consultative services.
• Coordinate and conduct safety training and OSHA 10 seminars.
• Assist underwriting with risk assessments and insurability.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety consulting

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or related field

Tools

Diagramming software

Report software

Building valuation systems

Job description

Plans and delivers safety/risk management services to insured customers and internal associates. We are currently seeking a risk control professional that is technically proficient, self‑motivated and results‑driven to fill an open position within our East Shared Services division. You must be able to conduct comprehensive safety and risk management assessments, provide our Underwriting teams with a strong analytical opinion of risk to support our goal of profitable growth within variety of middle to large premium market segment for Dealerships, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail, Commercial Real Estate and Service industries. In addition, the successful candidate will develop close relationships with our agents and policyholders, conducting selected safety seminars and training, to build the value‑added service that Sentry is known for.

The ideal candidate will be based in the suburbs west of Detroit (Wayne, Livonia, Farmington Hills, etc.) with good access to major travel routes across the territory – encompassing the state of Michigan. We are searching for an individual who is passionate about consulting on safety and risk management practices, can work from home, and has excellent organizational skills to effectively manage their territory.

Based on qualifications and experience, this position can be filled as a Risk Control Consultant I, II or a Risk Control Consultant Sr. The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant I is $68,100-$102,100 annually. The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant II is $82,400-$123,600 annually. The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant Sr is $99,700-$149,500 annually.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct onsite facility evaluations to determine if operational exposures are being adequately controlled to prevent building losses.
• Determine scope and schedule of preventative maintenance programs on key mechanical equipment within the facility (electrical systems, HVAC, machinery in use, and roof condition).
• Assist in determining if facility protections (fire suppression systems, alarm systems, etc.) are acceptable for the building occupancy, exposures, and special hazards.
• Complete detailed reports for each covered line of business – Property, General Liability, Auto, & Workers Compensation, etc. – to assist our underwriting groups with account acceptability and insurability.
• Assist customers with development and implementation of safety polices, programs and procedures specific to each account & loss exposure.
• Provide advanced risk management and consultative services to assigned clients.
• Conduct Job‑site safety inspections and OSHA 10‑hour seminars for our Regional construction line of business.
• Maintain and demonstrate safety management and expertise in areas such as commercial property protection, general liability, product liability, fleet safety and employee safety.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety/risk management seminars and training programs for accounts to promote awareness and reduce claim frequency and severity.
• Develop and execute service proposals and plans to qualified accounts.

What it Takes

• Bachelors degree within Safety is preferred or equivalent work experience. Emphasis in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or Physical Sciences preferred.
• 1‑5 years of insurance safety consulting or safety work in a private industry (construction and manufacturing).
• High level of independence, organization, and self‑motivation to work from home.
• Experience in coordinating and servicing large or multi location accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA Standards, and DOT regulations.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn use of specialized building valuation systems, diagramming and report software.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record for travel (50%) including overnight travel in some cases.
• Desire to pursue professionals Safety designations including CSP and/or other designations.

What You’ll Receive

• Generous Paid‑Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• Company vehicle with gas card.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Extensive Work‑Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Our associates are the most important part of our company. We became one of the most financially strong mutual insurance companies in the U.S. by striving to provide the best possible service to our business customers. We do this by having conversations, forming relationships, and getting to know the people we work with and their businesses. We make that same commitment to our associates. When you join Sentry, we don’t just want you to perform tasks each day. We want you to enjoy your time with us. You're in the driver’s seat of your career path here—sharing feedback, creating goals, accessing professional development resources, and identifying how you can contribute to both your success and the success of the company. Yes, we work hard. But we work with the purpose of helping others, and with the understanding that there’s more to life than work. We invite you to learn more about us. You’ll find we’re much more than insurance.