Risk Services Specialist

: Company Details: Rated Best Places to Work 2020 by Business Insurance, Continental Western Group is a regional property casualty insurance company offering commercial products and services through independent agents in the Midwest. CWG provides unique value through the service provided by our experienced group of employees and independent agents. Since 1886 - Strong, Local and Trusted. As a Berkley company, we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions. W. R. Berkley Corporation, and all member insurance companies, are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, and carry Standard & Poor's Financial Rating of A+ (Strong). The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Responsibilities: As Risk Services Specialist , you'll survey moderate to high complexity business operations and consults with customers and underwriting to determine the type and level of exposures and controls needed. You will be responsible for providing services to assigned accounts to influence the profitability and retention. Manages assigned internal and external business partner relationships including underwriting, claims, product, marketing and agencies. We'll trust you to conductds training; mentoring; and on occasion may provide specialized technical advice and counsel to staff and customers. You'll also assist Underwriters with risk selection and ongoing account management. What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits - competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

We'll count on you to:

• Assist in creating, preparing and delivering specific technical training to the field risk services team.
• Monitor, research and update staff on material changes to local, State and Federal safety laws.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a preferred emphasis in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural science, engineering or insurance; or eight years property/casualty risk control experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to mentor and achieve results through others; organize and manage multiple priorities; communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must possess problem analysis and problem resolution skills; strong customer orientation and interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; company business systems and various analytical tools to evaluate data
• Ability to travel on a regular basis and work outside normal work schedule to fulfill responsibilities
• Valid driver's license required

What makes you stand out:

• Training/presentation experience desired
• CSP, CFPS, CDS, CIH designation preferred
• Completion of or working toward AINS, ARM, CPCU or similar professional insurance designation

Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role