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EMC Insurance Companies · 2 hours ago

Executive Large Account Risk Control Specialist - Central

Illinois, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $146K/yr

8+ years exp

EMC Insurance Companies is focused on collaboration and impactful work. They are seeking an Executive Large Account Risk Control Specialist to oversee risk control services for large accounts, ensuring high-quality support and consultation to policyholders while identifying and mitigating key loss exposures.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Services EMC’s large account risk control portfolio within assigned region by conducting risk control surveys and services to our largest and most complex accounts

Oversees the delivery of risk control services within the assigned region, ensuring risk control field team members consistently provide high-quality, value-driven support to Large Account policyholders

Provides advanced, expert level consultation by completing or assigning other risk control team members according to skill set to deliver high-quality and technical on-site risk control surveys for both current and prospective policyholders across all EMC business areas, including niche markets

Produces detailed written reports and recommendations to support underwriting decisions, risk selection, and account retention efforts

Identifies key loss exposures to loss and recommends mitigation strategies, including removal or evaluation of existing controls when elimination is not feasible. Communicates the impact of identified exposures to Underwriting, quantifying deficiencies to support informed decisions on risk selection, pricing, terms, and conditions for highly complex large accounts

Designs and delivers strategic service plans for EMC’s largest and most complex accounts, addressing key loss drivers and operational exposures

Provides expert-level consultation informed by data analysis, field observations, and collaborative engagement with clients and technical risk control staff to drive measurable risk improvement

Influences and guides insureds toward adoption of service plans and implementing tailored risk control recommendations

Provides advanced technical expertise and guidance to other risk control team members to include co-surveys, reviewing service plans, and completing quality control reviews on survey reports

Serves as a trainer to less experienced Risk Control team members at the discretion of Risk Control Services (RCS) leadership

Builds and leverages strong relationships with policyholders, underwriting, claims and agents in the large account sector, serving as a trusted advisor through the delivery of stewardship programs that reinforce value, support retention, and align risk control services with client needs

Actively participates in cross-functional meetings with Underwriting, Sales, and Claims to share insights, align service strategies, and strengthen renewal decision-making and account retention efforts

Promotes Risk Control capabilities in collaboration with Underwriting, Claims, and Sales through targeted agency engagement, including client visits, presentations at agency and industry association events, and other strategic outreach initiatives

Qualification

Risk control expertiseSafety certificationsData analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteOSHACustomer service skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a safety, engineering, industrial safety, fire protection related field or equivalent relevant experience

Eight years of experience in risk control or safety role, or related experience

Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced knowledge of industrial, construction, fire, and commercial automotive safety

Excellent knowledge of various nationally recognized standards and codes, including OSHA, DOT and NFPA

Advanced ability to understand and evaluate risk

Excellent ability to identify and visualize potential loss exposures

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong customer service skills

Self-motivated and highly organized

Ability to work effectively with others, as well as independently

Advanced to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and educate diverse audiences

Travel required; approximately 50% with a mix of local and overnight travel. A valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards is required