Safety and Loss Prevention Consultant (Bradenton/Sarasota)

Headquartered in the Central Florida city of Lakeland, Summit employs over 700 office and field associates at its main location and regional offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Gainesville, Georgia. As the people who know workers’ comp, we strive to provide an atmosphere of constant growth and development for our employees.   Summit provides workers’ compensation programs and services to thousands of employers throughout the Southeast.   Summit is a member of Great American Insurance Group, a company that focuses on building relationships and linking people to various career paths. Whether it’s underwriting, claims, accounting, IT, legal, or customer service, Great American Insurance Group combines a small-company entrepreneurial atmosphere with big- company expertise.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

It’s one thing to know workers’ comp. It’s another to know people. But knowing both? That creates an altogether different experience.

So, if you’re ready for an altogether different workplace experience, get to know the people who know workers’ comp. Apply today.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts loss control surveys/physical inspections of commercial accounts:
  • Provides underwriters with an accurate description of the physical and operational details of an insured.
  • Identifies hazards and potential loss exposures and makes recommendations to eliminate or reduce the potential loss.
  • Consults with underwriters and other staff regarding account/line-of-business acceptability, exposures, and controls pertinent to the various lines of business.
  • Assists underwriters and other staff relative to account operations, exposures, construction, and protection.
  • Conducts accident investigation and loss analysis to identify causes.
• Maintains specialized knowledge of company/department manuals and procedures, and relevant Federal, State, and other pertinent codes and regulations applicable to Property, Liability, and Casualty lines of coverage.
• May lead the work of others (mentors, prioritizes, delegates, and reviews assignments).
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• The person hired for this role should reside in the Bradenton/Sarasota area.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Safety Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience: Generally, 6 to 10 years of related experience.  Certification in area of chosen expertise is a plus; appropriate certifications could include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Associate Risk Management (ARM), Certified Safety and Health Management (CSHMS), Associate Loss Control Management (ALCM) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works on assignments of moderate to higher technical and logistical complexity. Displays advanced analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills. Maintains advanced knowledge of company policies and industry laws and regulations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and results-oriented consultative skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to analyze situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

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We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.