FBL Financial Group - Manhattan, KS
posted 4 months ago
About the position
As a Loss Control Specialist at Farm Bureau Financial Services, you will play a crucial role in evaluating losses and exposures for our client members and agents. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct on-site surveys to investigate and analyze risk exposures and loss experiences, particularly focusing on commercial accounts. You will recommend solutions to assist client members in avoiding or reducing losses, ensuring that they feel confident in the protection of their family, home, cars, and other properties. This position requires a proactive approach, as you will be expected to provide risk assessment and risk improvement consultations on accounts of various sizes, selected based on premium, loss experience, exposures, and other criteria. In addition to your analytical duties, you will facilitate loss control training programs, workshops, and seminars for client members and agents, helping to educate them on best practices in risk management. You will also participate in the development and research of innovative, distinctive, and cost-effective loss control services and tools. As part of a small but growing team, flexibility is key, as you will have other job-related duties and special projects assigned to you. To succeed in this role, you must possess a college degree or equivalent experience, along with at least five years of relevant experience, including three to five years specifically in Loss Control or Safety. Continued progress towards industry education and maintenance of designations such as ARM or CSP is expected. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential, as is a high attention to detail and strong organizational skills. You will need to demonstrate excellent customer service and facilitation skills, with solid verbal and written communication abilities. Additionally, proficiency in computer skills is required to quickly learn the various systems used in this role. Physical demands include the ability to work under various weather conditions and perform safety and property inspections that may require moving over uneven terrain, climbing, and other physical tasks. You may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds infrequently. A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are necessary, as you will be provided with a company vehicle for your daily travel within your territory, which includes significant overnight travel (75%).
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site surveys to investigate and analyze risk exposures and loss experiences.
- Provide solutions to mitigate risks for client members and agents, focusing on commercial accounts.
- Facilitate loss control training programs, workshops, and seminars for client members and agents.
- Participate in the development and research of innovative loss control services and tools.
- Provide risk assessment and risk improvement consultation on accounts of various sizes.
- Work independently and proactively with limited direction.
- Complete other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience is required.
- 3-5 years Loss Control or Safety Experience required.
- Continued progress towards industry education and maintenance of designations is expected; ARM, CSP or other safety-related designation is a plus.
- Advanced analytical, problem solving and project management skills are required.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and a good work ethic are necessary.
- Strong customer service and facilitation skills are required, including solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills are required to quickly learn multiple systems.
- Ability to work under all kinds of weather conditions and perform safety and property inspections that may require moving over uneven terrain, climbing, and other physical tasks.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds infrequently.
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record according to Fleet Safety guidelines.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with risk management software tools.
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards.
- Ability to develop and implement training materials for loss control programs.
Benefits
- Enhanced 401K with a match
- Low cost health, dental, and vision benefits
- Life and disability insurance options
- Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time
- Company car and cell phone
- Career development and educational opportunities
