Senior Safety And Loss Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Safety & Loss Control Specialist at Rural Mutual Insurance serves as a strategic, consultative partner to high-value and complex policyholders across commercial, agricultural, municipal, and contractor segments. In this field-based role, you will provide advanced risk assessment, tailored safety solutions, and impactful training designed to reduce loss exposure and promote safe, compliant workplaces. This position supports clients throughout Northeast Wisconsin and surrounding areas. This position also acts as a subject-matter expert supporting internal stakeholders by providing insights on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.  

At Rural Mutual Insurance, we offer a supportive work environment, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous time off. We’ve earned consistent recognition as a Madison Magazine Best Places to Work , and an  A+ AM Best financial strength rating . If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth,  apply today.

$100,000 - $120,000 yearly

• Provide advanced safety and loss control consultation for medium, large, and major accounts, including complex inspections, loss history evaluations, and safety program development
• Evaluate client operations, risks, and controls to support commercial lines underwriting decisions
• Conduct pre-surveys for large prospects and annual surveys for significant existing accounts
• Prepare high-quality technical reports with clear, customized safety and loss control recommendations
• Deliver specialized safety training and technical guidance to policyholders across agricultural, commercial, municipal, and contractor operations
• Serve as an internal subject-matter expert by providing technical interpretation, guidance, and second opinions on complex risks and exposures
• Deliver technical training to agents, underwriters, and internal partners on advanced safety and loss control topics
• Present at trade organizations, conferences, seminars, and continuing education events to strengthen Rural Mutual's industry presence
• Develop and maintain safety resources, guides, training materials, and digital content for internal and external use
• Research and author safety-related articles, insights, and thought-leadership content
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and service quality across the Loss Control team
• Provide expert input to leadership regarding emerging risks, new markets, and coverage considerations
• Partner with the Safety and Loss Control Manager to coordinate service delivery for key accounts
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 10 years of safety and/or loss control experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated success working with large, complex, or high-risk accounts
• Experience in insurance, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, or high-hazard environments strongly preferred
• Expert-level knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, NFPA, FMCSA, DSPS, and DNR
• Professional designations strongly preferred (CSP, ASP, GSP, ARM, CRM, CIC, CPCU, CFPS, CRIS, MRIS, TRIP, or similar)
• Strong professional credibility with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Advanced analytical and diagnostic abilities to evaluate complex risks
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently from a home office
• High standards for accountability, performance, and service quality
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory with a valid driver’s license
• Ability to walk farms, commercial sites, and uneven or challenging terrain
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs during onsite evaluations
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Hmong, or other languages) are a plus

What You'll Love About Rural Mutual Insurance:

We are a leading property and casualty insurance company based in Wisconsin, well known for our financial strength and longevity in the insurance industry. Our reputation in the marketplace ensures stability and opens up numerous growth opportunities for our employees.

We created a welcoming place to work with friendly and professional leadership. We are known for the great care we take with our staff, our agents, and our customers. We are passionate and determined about delivering the best customer service, preserving insurance industry knowledge, and making a difference through the work that we do.

We believe in a healthy work/life balance and, to that end, offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, life, LTD, and vision insurance as well as an employee bonus plan, matching 401(k) plan, and generous time off benefits.