Safety & Health Risk Control Consultant I

At Zenith Agribusiness Solutions (ZAS) we specialize in providing P&C insurance products and services to California agricultural businesses. From dairies to berries from almonds to wine from vegetables to cattle ranches we recognize the importance of agriculture and the effort it takes to compete in the global agriculture industry. Thats why we employ talented insurance professionals who are eager to get to know our policyholders understand their operations and help protect their businesses. Values such as collaboration work-life balance and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition ZAS supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development.

A Brief Overview

Identifies property and casualty exposures and provides risk management services to customers. Consults with policyholders and internal partners to reduce policyholder loss potential. Supports effective P&C underwriting with timely and accurate policy rating and risk information. Works under general supervision and guidance within specific limits and authority on assignments of larger size and higher technical complexity. Communicates and coordinates activities with other Risk Management staff and other departments especially Underwriting and Claims and with producers. All tasks are to be performed with the goal of achieving an underwriting profit and demonstrating Zeniths superior Ag property and casualty expertise.

What you will do

• Ability to effectively evaluate medium to large Agricultural accounts for the purpose of assessing risk exposures and controls.
• Identify and evaluate the following property & casualty exposures: fire sprinkler systems alarm systems water supplies hydrant systems for both private and public systems commercial auto; and product liability.
• Facilitate and manage the account service plan development process; monitor service budgets; and coordinates the development of specialized customer reports such as risk evaluation reports service plans mid-year reviews and annual summary reports etc.
• Service accounts will include a cross section of accounts that are more difficult and technically demanding to service.
• Serves as a regional resource servicing and controlling service on both single location and multi-location accounts.
• Identify and evaluate effectiveness of prospect and policyholder food safety programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of prospect and policyholder safety programs and initiatives.
• Identify higher complexity engineering and/or administrative controls to reduce property & casualty loss potential.
• Develop ability to use analyze loss data to identify key trends and prioritize policyholder service needs.
• Develop risk management service plans and performs ongoing consultation to assigned service accounts.
• Develop and submit recommendations that reduce policyholder property and liability exposures.
• Influence policyholders to implement risk management recommendations.
• Build and maintain productive policyholder and agency work relationships.
• Prepare effective reports for policyholders and internal partners.
• Conduct effective investigation of larger property and casualty related incidents and losses.
• Coordinate risk management services for multi-location single region policyholders.
• Conduct policyholder training primarily based on need.
• Market Zenith Agribusiness and the Risk Management department.
• Meet department standards for individual work quality productivity and time service.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
• Respond positively to direction and feedback on performance.
• Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or equivalent required
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience in safety and health risk management science engineering or related technical curriculum or equivalent combination of training/experience preferred. Multiple technical certifications and/or advanced degree required

Experience Qualifications

• 5 Years risk management loss control or safety and health experience required

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of property & casualty insurance; including basic understanding of underwriting and claims practices
• Effective communication sales and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other common business software
• Ability to learn and use proprietary Zenith Agribusiness systems
• Ability to effectively operate mobile computer and communication devices
• Basic understanding of key performance measures for a property & casualty insurance carrier preferred
• Familiar with P&C insurance agent and broker operations preferred
• Possess skills in negotiation exposure recognition and mitigation safety program management written and verbal presentations program development
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and mentoring to other staff members shows flexibility in technical approaches and can effectively lead work groups
• Driver License in good standing

The expected salary range for this position is $117227.26 - $146534.08. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

Benefits

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k) Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
10 paid Company Holidays 2 Personal Days 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For more information review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. If you are interested in any of our open positions we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008) we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance we will not inquire about an applicants criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.

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