Property and Casualty Risk Engineering Consultant

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Zurich’s Middle Market Risk Engineering team of specialists provide detailed risk assessments of our customers’ facilities focusing on Property (fire protection, special hazards, natural catastrophe exposures) as well as, Casualty (health and safety), and the like to ultimately help protect our customers and Zurich from losses.

As a Zurich Risk Engineer, you will have the opportunity to think and act on your feet, work in a flexible and fast paced environment, travel to customer locations, perform assessments to analyze and evaluate exposures, and help customers understand and manage their risk.  Working with a powerful global service network of over 900 specialists with in-depth technical knowledge and industry segment expertise, you will have access to leading edge risk management information, tools, and training. Additionally, you will collaborate with underwriting teams to help with risk selection and retention. 

This Middle Market Property and Casualty Risk Engineering role is a work from home role within either Nashville, TN or Houston, TX. Travel is estimated at 25-50%. A company car is provided.

Risk Engineering Consultant Key Accountabilities:

• Perform field engineering risk assessments and risk improvement services for prospect accounts and bound accounts. This requires travel within the region to conduct visits in person or virtually.

• Provide engineering support to underwriting teams and attend client/broker meetings as needed.

• Manage account risk portfolio and provide account level engineering to meet underwriting requirements.

• Provide property and casualty consultative services to customers, identify exposures with significant loss potential, investigate cause/effect of major losses and review/assess property/casualty management program effectiveness.

• Develop and implement customer service strategies that reduce losses and improve customer operations.

• Monitor property and casualty account engineering services to ensure that delivery is proper, on-time, and cost effective.

• Assist in marketing Zurich resilience solutions, and risk transfer insurance products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments.

      

Because this position includes a company car, final candidates will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record check. 

The role will be filled at the Risk Engineering Consultant or Sr Risk Engineering 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:

Risk Engineering Consultant:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Risk Management And Property & Casualty Safety areaOR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Risk Management And Property & Casualty Safety area

OR

Senior Risk Engineering Consultant:

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering areaOR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering areaOR

• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering areaAND

• Experience working in a team environment

• Relevant experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by LOB specific competency standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Science, Fire Protection, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Health and Safety, or related degree

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and working with electronic data aggregation systems

• Industry experience in manufacturing, life science, environmental health & safety, fire protection systems, or technology sectors within a safety role

• Knowledgeable in safety management programs that control workplace hazards, educate employees, and promote safety awareness/accountability

• Able to conduct safety training with large and small groups at all business levels

• Strong communication and results-oriented consultative skills

• Outstanding scheduling and collaboration skills

• High learning agility

• Analytical aptitude

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) designations

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

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time ( https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ).

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 clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers) to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

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Location(s): AM - Tennessee Virtual Office, AM - Dallas, AM - Houston, AM - Texas Virtual Office, AM - Nashville, AM - Memphis, AM - Knoxville

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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