Loss Protection Engineer
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Loss Protection Engineer supports underwriting and risk management efforts in the builders risk insurance space. This role involves evaluating construction exposures reviewing loss control data and helping translate technical findings into actionable risk insights. The position works closely with underwriters clients and inspection partners to promote effective loss prevention practices. It is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional to develop expertise in construction risk and property insurance.What will your job entail
- Conduct loss control inspections of active construction sites to evaluate compliance with established risk management standards and best practices.
- Coordinate and manage loss control inspections to ensure projects are thoroughly evaluated and support the claims process by providing relevant insights from risk assessments and site observations.
- Review loss control reports and communicate findings to underwriting teams including tracking and following up on outstanding recommendations to ensure timely remediation and site compliance.
- Analyze complex or incomplete field data exercising judgment to interpret findings and recommend practical solutions or alternative approaches when standard information is unavailable or conflicting.
- Maintain and utilize loss control systems and tools to support risk evaluation including translating engineering and survey data into risk quality ratings and preliminary loss estimates.
- Provide technical support to underwriters by offering insights related to construction practices engineering considerations and fire protection systems particularly for wood-frame construction risks.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training materials or workshops to enhance internal understanding of construction risk exposures and mitigation strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients brokers and internal stakeholders serving as a resource for loss prevention guidance and collaborating on effective risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Risk Management or related field
- 03 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops acceptable)
- Basic understanding of construction methods and materials
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- Exposure to builders risk or construction risk management
- Familiarity with NFPA 51b & 241 standards
- Experience reading construction drawings and project schedules
- Internship or field experience in construction engineering or insurance
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race creed color religious beliefs physical or mental capabilities gender identity or expressionsexual orientation and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients trading partnersand policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including but not limited to recruiting hiring discipline firing promoting transferring compensation benefits training leaves of absence and other terms conditions and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them and their family members achieve their physical financial and emotional well-being addition to paid time off for company holidays vacation sick and personal days Ryan offers paid parental leave mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $78050.00 - $80000.00 annually.The wage range for this role considers many factors such as training transferable skills work experience licensure and certification business needs and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards visit our website provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at
The above is intended to describe this jobs general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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About Company
Offers services through highly specialized managing general underwriters with unparalleled knowledge and expertise in niche markets.