Marine Senior Risk Engineering Consultant

at Zurich NA in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Marine Senior Risk Engineering Consultant

115430

Zurich’s Marine Risk Engineering team is seeking a Senior Risk Engineering Consultant with Marine Risk Engineering experience to support Zurich Resilience Solutions This is a work from home role within the Central and Eastern United States. This role includes 25% nationwide travel.

In this role you will provide risk assessment and risk improvement services for customers and business partners in specific or multiple lines of business. Act as a recognized expert with an enhanced level of expertise in respect to the marine line of business.

As a Marine Sr Risk Engineering Consultant your responsibilities will include:

+ Assess the quality of complex risks as described in the appropriate standard(s) and related competency level and assess loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.

+ Support external customers by identifying, and reducing the risks that they face individually, and on an overall account basis.

+ Provide appropriate risk improvement advice, conduct loss investigations (including both trend and root cause analysis), and implement risk improvement programs.

+ Share technical expertise with colleagues, business partners and customers through training delivery or participation in a Centre of Expertise or industry segment.

+ Produce work that complies with Company standards, in terms of technical quality of policies and procedures.

+ Anticipate, recognize and respond to the needs of customers by providing expert solutions and training to key customer(s), and contribute to Business Operation Profit through opportunity spotting and cross selling.

+ Develop and maintain positive customer and business partner relationships and collaborate with both customers and Business partners to develop appropriate service plans.

+ Resolve technical issues, problems, and projects in reference to policies and procedures within a specific function or unit.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience within Marine Risk EngineeringOR

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience within Marine Risk EngineeringOR

+ Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience within Marine Risk Engineering AND

+ Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 8+ or more years’ experience in marine risk engineering and/or previous risk engineering role within an insurance environment

+ Knowledge of industry standards relative to maritime transit safety and security (IMO, TAPA etc.)

+ Demonstrated knowledge of risk related to all transportation modes (rail, truck, vessel, aircraft, barge etc)

+ The ability to carry out warehouse and Logistics reviews when required

+ Must have the ability to assess risk across multiple cargo commodity classes and articulate a risk quality review to support Marine Underwriting and our business partners

+ Strong communication skills and the ability to actively participate in client broker meetings

+ Work independently without close supervision

+ The ability to strategically appoint and manage third party surveyors to support global Loss control activity and review reports for content and quality

+ High degree of proficiency in using computer and related software or systems

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Clickhere (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/benefits) . Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is 96,300.00 – 157,700.00.

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

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM – Illinois Virtual Office, AM – New York, AM – Chicago, AM – Philadelphia, AM – Boston, AM – New York Virtual Office, AM – Pennsylvania Virtual Office, AM – Michigan Virtual Office, AM – Ohio Virtual Office, AM – Indiana Virtual Office, AM – Massachusetts Virt. Office

Remote Working: Yes

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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