Sr. Consultant- Property Loss Control

Company
HSB
Location
Chicago , United States

Location: Remote (Please note: This role is listed for Chicago, however this role can sit out of any Midwest location within USA)

 

Job Description:

Professional Loss Control (PLC) is the property loss control division of Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB).  PLC operates as a property loss control consulting firm to HSB, Munich Re and their clients.  We also work with major property insurance carriers, and independently to commercial and industrial companies.   

This position performs HPR type all risk property loss control evaluation surveys at assigned client locations.  The Consultant will:

• Inspect the location to gather and then analyze detailed information in accordance with project service plan, industry standards, and NFPA guidelines.  

• Interview site personnel,

• Evaluate the fire protection / loss prevention programs, etc.  

• Provide property loss estimates based on client's or internal loss estimate criteria.  

• Develop risk improvement suggestions based on the results of the site survey. 

• Complete survey reports and share information with client and underwriters.

 

Approximately half of the workload will be account evaluations for underwriting of major international corporations and commercial enterprises based on review of outside documents and engineering reports.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Technology or related field and 10+ years fire protection experience OR may have an Associate’s degree in Engineering or a related field (preferably fire science) and 12+ years related work experience

• Specific experience in property loss control

• CFPS certification is highly desired

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with NFPA and typical insurance industry standards.

• Property loss control experience with HPR type occupancies

• Experience in Renewable Energy occupancies is a plus

• Strong organization and technical skills

• Strong documentation skills

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, other software such as LC360 is a plus)

• Time Management skills

• Project Management skills, to work on multiple clients simultaneously

• Ability to travel, including ~50 overnight stays per year

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for up to 8 hours per day as needed. (May occasionally be required to climb ladders or crawl)

 

Benefits for this position include:

• Competitive salary & benefits

• 9% Bonus Target

• Paid Time Off

• 12 holidays, plus early closings (1/2 days)

• 401(k) match of +5%

• An additional +2% to +5% Retirement Savings Plan contribution to your 401(k)

 

HSB supports the advancement of technology in all industries by providing engineering solutions along with insurance solutions, risk evaluations, and risk mitigation services. Our engineering knowledge and evaluation are a key part of the solutions that we offer to our clients and we insure some of the world's largest and most sophisticated industrial, manufacturing, and research facilities. 

 

 

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.  

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.