Loss Control Representative, Commercial

Company Argo Group Argo Group is an underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. Argo offers a full line of products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of businesses. The Argo entities are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Group Holdings Inc. Job Description Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company, a division of Argo Group, specializes in workers’ compensation insurance for mining, oil & gas, and niche specialty industries as well as Main Street businesses.  The primary functions of the Loss Control Representative Commercial, includes conducting pre-underwriting surveys, completing risk assessments to identify and evaluate hazards and hazardous conditions, and to advise policyholders in matters concerning safety.  Meet with policyholders to aid in the reduction of loss rates and loss severity.  The objective of this position is to improve results relating to Rockwood’s insurance product through educating the policyholder in loss control techniques.  Candidate will be a team player in the Loss Control Department with a focus upon the Rockwood Partnership Account service model.  Candidate will master the model and seek perpetual improvement to same. Scope of Work: This position is moderately supervised and reports to the Loss Control Manager Provide assistance to policyholders.  It is the responsibility of a loss control representative to assist policyholders in the development and implementation of needed safety and health programs, providing training to management and employees of policyholders, and aid in the development of other control methods and work practices Recognize and evaluate hazardous or potentially hazardous situations as well as poor work habits observed during loss control surveys.  These findings are then reported to the appropriate personnel at Rockwood Measure the effectiveness of new and existing loss control methods and recommend modifications to those methods to achieve optimum control of losses Analyze loss data in order to assess loss drivers and develop materials and training programs to address same Assist the claims process in order to achieve positive outcomes Required Technical Skills: Strong computer, public speaking, good driving, persuasive, knowledge of claims, auditing & underwriting procedures. This position will have acquired a safety or insurance certification in a specialty area, BS in Safety or related field, or National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate Working Conditions: The following working conditions associated with this position should be noted: Work environment varies with weather conditions.  Travel and inspection duties must take into account road conditions, etc.  Inspections require entering situations with little background information on the applicant/insured; i.e., the possibility of a security dog, the mental stability of the applicant/insured, and the physical location of the risk.  For example, conditions of a given neighborhood or hazards of a construction or mine site.  The loss control representative must be able to judge and react to these situations.  Employee safety is our top priority. Hazards associated with various client companies; for example, respirable dust hazards, exposure to overhead hazards, slip-and-fall hazards, exposure to unguarded machinery, exposure to high noise levels, or dealing with insureds not receptive to our presence. Physical Requirements: Standing  – 20% Walking – 25% Sitting – 55% Lifting - <25 lbs. Carrying <25 lbs. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling speaking, hearing, seeing both depth perception and color vision - as needed Wear any/all personal protective equipment as required by the policyholder Responsibilities:  Establish and maintain strong working relationships with agents and customers. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with other departments within the Company. Significant travel is required in provided Company vehicle. Overnight travel is required. Responsible use of Company equipment and fiduciary means is required. Completion of timely reports and paperwork as required. Qualifications: Minimum experience in Industrial Safety, High Hazard Industry knowledge or Loss Control experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills License/Certification: Varies by jurisdiction Position Type: Full Time PLEASE NOTE:  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.  Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Resumes submitted for this or any other position without prior authorization from Human Resources will be considered unsolicited. BWS and / or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.