Senior Risk Control Representative (Columbus/Cincinnati)

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! At Grange, we value growth and are committed to supporting continuous learning and skill development as you advance in your career with us.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing information regarding hazard detection, risk evaluation, and improvement recommendations initially for underwriting purposes, but primarily focused on the benefit for the insured customer. The majority of the workload involves evaluation of larger, more complex risks and Stewardship accounts. Between 20-40% of the work performed is expected to be consulting service for customers. Based on relevant experience, this role may be filled at the Risk Control Representative or Sr. Risk Control Representative level.

Responsibilities

• Provides efficient and effective risk evaluation services of a complex nature through timely and accurate site surveys to identify and evaluate loss exposure, hazards, and controls for complex risks.
• Provides ongoing consultative risk improvement services to clients, with an emphasis on the Stewardship Program, through the analysis and evaluation of existing loss control measures, report preparation, safety consultations, and the development of recommendations and corrective action plans to reduce loss potential.
• Prepares high-quality written risk control reports to communicate and document risk evaluation to internal staff.
• Prepares high-quality written risk control business letters to communicate and document risk evaluation activities and results to external customers and agents.
• Provides consultative risk improvement services to clients through analysis and evaluation of existing risk control measures, safety consultations, and the development of recommendations and corrective action plans to reduce loss potential and build safety programs.
• Conducts safety-training meetings for clients and staff to supplement safety programming. May also conduct safety meetings and/or safety presentations to professional groups and industry.
• Promotes marketing of Enterprise Risk Control services through professional surveys, inviting agents on surveys, accompanying field underwriters, attending and participating in meetings/presentations with agents, and identifying potential service opportunities.
• Achieves economic delivery of services through cost-effective trip planning and territory management, including scheduling assigned work and maintaining a general service territory in a current condition.
• Contributes to overall Enterprise growth initiatives by identifying potential service opportunities.

Must reside in the Cleveland or surrounding area (Canton/Akron).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Property Casualty Risk Control/Loss Prevention experience.
• Minimum 5 years of knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and other technical standards.
• Minimum 5 years of knowledge of commercial coverages and risk evaluation techniques.
• Proficient in most standard business software applications, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).
• Must reside in the required territory of Northeastern Ohio (Cleveland or surrounding areas to include Canton/Akron).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and basic working knowledge of industrial trends, developments, current standards, and regulations.
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal skills, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Science, and five years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Professional industry designation or willingness to work toward a professional industry designation (e.g., CSP, ALCM, CFPS, ARM) preferred.

About Us

Grange Insurance Company, with $3.4 billion in assets and more than $1.61 billion in annual revenue, is an insurance provider founded in 1935 and based in Columbus, Ohio. Through its network of independent agents, Grange offers auto, home, and business insurance protection. Grange Insurance Company and its affiliates serve policyholders in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin and holds an A.M. Best rating of "A" (Excellent).

Benefits

Grange understands that life requires flexibility. We promote geographical diversity, allowing hybrid and remote options and flexibility in work hours (role dependent). In addition to competitive traditional benefits, Grange has also created unique benefits based on associate feedback, including:

• A cultural appreciation holiday.
• Family formation benefits.
• Compassionate care leave.
• Expanded categories of bereavement leave.

Who We Are

Grange values all the things that make us unique as human beings. We are committed to creating and supporting a workforce that reflects the richness of our differences by welcoming all backgrounds, viewpoints, and lived experiences. To foster an inclusive environment, we are intentional in bringing those differences together for the good of our enterprise, associates, agents, customers, and community. Our Associate Resource Groups help cultivate an inclusive workplace while providing professional and personal growth opportunities. Open to all associates, these voluntary groups celebrate shared experiences and perspectives across ethnicity and race, nationality, generation, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Our groups include the Multicultural Professional Network, Pride Partnership & Allies, Women's Group, and Young Professionals.

Established in 2016, our Inclusive Culture Council advances professional development, networking, business value, and community outreach. Together, we create opportunities to learn from one another, encourage innovation, and build a culture where everyone can contribute and grow. Our commitment to inclusion is grounded in our core values: Be One Team, Deliver Excellence, Communicate Openly, Do the Right Thing, and Solve Creatively for Tomorrow.