Property and Casualty Risk Engineering Consultant at Zurich

Zurich’s Northeast Middle Markets Risk Engineering team is seeking a Risk Engineering Consultant with multi line Risk Engineering experience to support the Middle Markets Underwriting Business Unit. This is a work from home role ideally positioned in the Long Island, NY, New York City or Westchester, NY area. This role includes a company car with 35% expected overnight travel.

Engineering Consultants:

• Perform field engineering risk assessments and risk improvement services for prospect and bound accounts. This most often requires travel where necessary but primarily within the region. Some work may be accomplished 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 advanced 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 services to ensure 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.

Final candidates will be subject to a Motor Vehicle Record background check as this position includes a company car. 

This role will be filled at either Middle Markets Risk Engineering Consultant or Senior 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: 

Middle Markets Risk Engineering (Consultant Level):

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate’s degree and 3 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  AND
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Relevant experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by LOB specific competency standards.

OR

Middle Markets Risk Engineering (Senior Consultant Level):

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  AND
• Experience working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of exposures and controls
•  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Science, Health and Safety, or related degree
•  Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
•  Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation
•  Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
•  HPR Property experience
•  Industry experience in manufacturing, life science, or technology sectors within a safety role.
•  Account oversight experience as a Loss Control/Risk Engineering consultant with middle market or large customers property and casualty lines of business and programs. (Auto, General and products Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Property, SIR, Guaranteed Cost, Large Deductibles).
•  Capable of managing and coordinating safety services for middle market and large customers with multiple locations.
•  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 collaboration skills

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, click here. 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. 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, click here. 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 combined salary range for this position is $71,100.00 - $154,000.00. The starting salary range for the Consultant is $71,100.00 - $116,400.00and for the Senior Consultant is $94,000.00 - $154,000.00.

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 click here 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 - New York Virtual Office, AM - New York, AM - Long Island, AM - Westchester
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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