Safety and Loss Control Consultant

Great American Insurance Group; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Summit Consulting is seeking a senior Risk Management field professional to conduct on-site risk assessments for workers' compensation policies in Maryland and Northern Virginia. You will analyze properties, identify exposures, and support underwriting with data-driven recommendations.

Travel is regular to client sites; a Bachelor's in Risk Management or related field is required, with 9+ years in loss control or risk management within P&C insurance. CSP/ARM desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Safety Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 9 years of experience in loss control, risk management, or a related field within property & casualty insurance.
• Professional designation (CSP/ARM/CFPS/CSHMS/ALCM/OHST) preferred.
• Work on assignments of moderate to higher technical and logistical complexity.
• Advanced analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of company policies and industry laws/regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and results-oriented consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex risk assessments of insured properties and operations to inform underwriting decisions.
• Identify risk exposures and formulate strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Analyze loss data to identify trends and tailor loss prevention programs.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and training on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver joint marketing presentations with underwriting, claims, and sales to accounts and agents.
• Potential coaching responsibilities for staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Consultative skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management and Insurance or related field

9 years loss control/risk management experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Summit

Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Our strength comes from a single‑mindful focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long‑term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities. Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate. Summit is a member of the Great American Insurance Group where our highest goal is for all employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. This is a field‑based position located in Maryland responsible for servicing workers' compensation policyholders throughout the Maryland and Northern Virginia area.

Role Overview

Regular travel is required to conduct on‑site risk assessments, consult with insureds, and support policyholder injury prevention and risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex risk assessments of insured properties and operations, providing detailed physical and operational insights to support underwriting decisions.
• Identify potential risk exposures and formulate strategic recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Analyze loss data to identify trends and implement tailored loss prevention programs.
• Provide advanced technical guidance and conduct training for clients on safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver joint marketing presentations in collaboration with underwriting, claims, and sales to accounts and agents.
• May have responsibility for coaching of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Safety Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 9 years of experience in loss control, risk management, or a related field within the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Certified Safety and Health Management (CSHMS), Associate Loss Control Management (ALCM) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Work on assignments of moderate to higher technical and logistical complexity.
• Display advanced analytical, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and results‑oriented consultative skills.
• Show strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Location & Remote

Field‑based position located in Maryland; service area includes Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $106,050.00 -$131,250.00

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.

About the Company (Repetition)

Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities. We provide independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. Currently serving more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across 17 states in the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic, we’re growing with more states coming soon. Our strength comes from a single-minded 100% focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long‑term customer relationships. We’re not a faceless corporation with distant headquarters. Field team members reside in every state in which we operate and are part of the fabric of local communities. As the world becomes increasingly impersonal, Summit offers a customer experience based on relationships and personal service. You’ll always be able to speak to a real human being. You’ll always receive timely answers you can trust. Insurance agents, policyholders, and injured employees can count on three things: 1) More Access. Our team members are not only masters in the field but they’re easy to reach and highly responsive when you need answers. 2) More Know‑how. You’ll get better answers from real experts and industry veterans who know workers’ comp, your business, your customers, and your region. 3) More Commitment. You’ll have collaborators who go the extra mile to serve you and who are willing to solve problems that others usually can’t. Summit is a member of Great American Insurance Group and a subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc (AFG). AFG’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFG.