Safety Specialist

Arch Capital Group • Cortland, NY

5d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. Summary: The entry level position of Risk Management Safety Specialist is an essential job within the Risk Management Department, responsible for providing clients and agents with key information designed to make their operations safer and more efficient by using and promoting all of the Risk Management Services, as well as keeping Underwriting informed with the most up-to-date information regarding the clients. This position is primarily in-office, with occasional travel to clients as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience preferred
• One to three years of risk management/insurance experience preferred
• Excellent knowledge of computers in a window-based environment required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to pay attention to details, good time-management skills, and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to manage priorities of work, maintaining required production levels and ability to comply with accepted practices and guidelines.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• This position may require up to approximately 15% overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• AINS designation or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of on-site Risk Management Surveys for their designated Program or State Territory across the United States, which requires: a. Review and analysis of accounts prior to assigning to a Field Representative or Third Party Vendor b. Communication with Underwriting Department c. Communication with Agents d. Communication with Insureds e. Selecting appropriate Field Representative or Third Party Vendor and assigning surveys f. Assisting Field Representative or Third Party Vendors with issues completing assigned surveys g. Monitoring due dates of assigned surveys h. Reviewing completed surveys i. Analyzing survey information to generate detailed Recommendation Reports j. Conducting follow ups to recommendations
• Conduct risk management studies and surveys as required.
• Promote and provide additional risk management services as appropriate.
• Assist with information analysis and the development of new risk management resources and/or services as needed under the direction of the department Supervisors or Director of Risk Management.
• Monitor Claims for frequency and severity concerns and provide solutions to reduce the hazards.
• Facilitate E Learning activities and growth with Insureds, Agents, and McNeil Associates.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with other McNeil & Co. Associates, Agents, Insureds, Field Representatives, Consultants, etc.
• Meet with Agents and Insureds as required.
• Help coordinate special events or attend trade shows.
• Provide assistance to the Director of Risk Management as needed.
• Report to and communicate daily with the Risk Management Supervisor.
• Conduct E-Learning coordination, development, accreditation and delivery as needed.
• Complete Special projects as assigned
• Present a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• a competitive 401k with generous matching
• PTO beginning at 20 days per year
• up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer
• basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks
• Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level