Senior Loss Control Consultant

Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Senior Loss Control Consultant for our Houston, TX office.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• 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.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess a working knowledge of the exposures, controls, and regulatory issues for multiple industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, retail, real estate, healthcare, etc.
• A general understanding of the commercial insurance underwriting process; including experience modifiers, insurance coverage, and general claims administration.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact and build strong relationships with associates, business partners, and clients.
• Accountable for own actions and delivers on commitments
• Experience servicing multi-lines of commercial insurance coverage, including workers’ compensation, auto, property, and general liability for middle market and national accounts.
• Advanced 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.
• Strong presentation skills, including preparation and presentation in both verbal and virtual/remote formats.
• Able to work independently, be a self-starter and have the ability to organize and manage time to prioritize client service needs and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Location: 

• Houston, TX
• Overnight travel of approximately 40-50%

Experience: 

• 5 years of loss control, insurance or broker/agency experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and virtual meeting platforms required
• Familiarity with Samsara and other commercial telematics systems a plus

Licensing & Credentials: 

• A professional designation in safety, insurance, or risk management such as ASP, CSP, ARM, CRM, CFPS is preferred.
• Acceptable driving record and proof of auto liability insurance

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous employee benefits package which includes a robust wellness program
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Career progression opportunity – the potential for growth within the company