Loss Control Consultant

Position Summary: The Loss Control Consultant is responsible for providing technically competent loss control services and conducting onsite activities to help acquire and maintain clients of Higginbotham.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Tasks:

• Analyze historical loss information to identify loss leaders, measure success, and develop appropriate loss control service strategies.
• Provide expert consulting services to assist with regulatory compliance (OSHA, D.O.T., etc.)
• Review and provide professional guidance to implement and respond to insurance carrier loss control recommendations.
• Participate in presentations with the production team to present loss control solutions and demonstrate added value to prospective clients.
• Conduct safety assessments focused on the evaluation of site conditions, employee work practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare professional, written reports summarizing observations and discussions from site visits (to include commercial driver risk hazards, roof inspections, warehouse and driver safety, etc.)
• Evaluate and or develop client specific written safety and risk management policies.
• Develop and present client-specific training on various risk management and loss control topics.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to Analyze and Solve Problems: Skill in recognizing challenges, exploring options, and implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Attention to Detail: A strong focus on completing tasks and projects accurately and thoroughly
• Communication Skills: Capable of expressing ideas clearly in both verbal and written forms and engaging with various audiences
• Timely Task Completion: Ability to finish tasks and projects efficiently, managing resources and priorities effectively
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work together with others, promoting teamwork and supporting shared goals
• Client Focus: Dedication to understanding and addressing the needs of clients and stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction
• Dependability: Acknowledgment of the importance of being present and punctual.
• Creative Thinking: Openness to suggesting new ideas and methods to improve processes and outcome
• Organizational Skills: Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and priorities, showing resilience in a dynamic work environment

Experience and Education:

• Loss Control, insurance or broker/agency experience desired
• General understanding of the commercial insurance underwriting process; including experience modifiers, insurance coverage, and general claims administration.
• Possess a working knowledge of exposures, controls, and regulatory issues for multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, retail, real estate, healthcare, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact and build strong relationships with associates, business partners, and clients.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify trends, loss sources, benchmarking, and performance measurement.
• Personal presence to interface with top management while representing Higginbotham in the highest professional manner.

Location:

• Houston, TX
• Overnight travel of approximately 25-30%

Systems:

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and virtual meeting platforms required
• Familiarity with Samsara and other commercial telematics systems preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
• Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
• Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, 10-key
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching and stretching in all directions

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc., and our partners, will not accept unsolicited potential placements from any source other than directly from the candidate or a vendor partner under MSA with Higginbotham.  Please do not contact or send unsolicited potential placements to our team members.