Principal Risk Specialist

Location: Remote, USA

Responsibilities

• Work with both HSB and Munich Re Underwriters to support profitable underwriting by delivering timely and targeted account evaluations in high‑risk occupancies.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to provide detailed risk evaluations of accounts, interpreting design, condition, operations, maintenance, and human elements.
• Determine how to improve or manage risk through account engineering, loss‑control initiatives, and consultative risk‑control engineering services.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering guidelines for multiple high‑risk occupancies.
• Provide training and leadership to members of the High Risk Group, loss‑control engineering, and underwriting teams.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline (preferred; can be counted for 5 years of experience).
• 15+ years of experience in operations, maintenance, inspection, insurance engineering, or repairs of process equipment associated with high‑value/risk occupancies such as power generation, primary metals, mining, pulp & paper, sugar, or glass.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing personnel and/or major equipment repair/installation projects (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of machinery, operations, repair timelines, and process flow for multiple high‑risk occupancies.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter; able to work with limited supervision and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of insurance industry and underwriting terminology.
• Strong presentation and training abilities.