Mercury Insurance Services, LLC

Commercial UW Loss Control Specialist

Location US-Remote
ID 2025-5397
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Underwriting
Locations
Field-CA
Position Type
Remote

Overview

The primary function of this role will be to conduct physical loss control surveys to reduce and eliminate risk. This

position will make recommendations to mitigate exposure and provide comprehensive reports back to underwriting

that share operational and coverage specific details for risk evaluation and pricing

Geo-Salary Information

$73,126.95 to $127,721.72 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$66,479.04 to $116,110.66 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$59,831.14 to $104,499.59 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

 

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

Responsibilities

The primary job function is to complete physical loss control surveys at policy holder locations to analyze operations

and identify risk characteristics for underwriting. Collected information will be captured in loss control reports with

analysis and narrative and will be submitted to underwriting within time service guidelines. Survey visits will need to

be prepared for through research of customer’s operations, policy history, as well as industry and technical

information. While on location, identified exposures and safety concerns will be addressed through consultation and

recommendations for risk mitigation.

 

Provide technical training in collaboration with our training specialist in order to educate and upskill internal team

members and external customers. This will include the development of loss control technical bulletins, materials,

and resources addressing an array of topics focused on health, safety, and risk mitigation. This position will act as a

technical resource for underwriting.

 

Partner with loss control vendors to ensure efficient completion of loss control surveys, reports are submitted timely

to take action, and that report content and quality meets underwriting standards.

 

Consultative technical resource for sales and agency partners focused on health and safety education reinforcing the

importance of recommendation compliance with the intent of aiding our customers in running safer operations and

mitigating exposure.

 

Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Work from

home position with field travel expectation of 3 to 4 days per week with some overnight stays as needed. Must be

able to drive, with a valid drivers’ license in good standing and able to pass an MVR check.

 

 

Qualifications

Education:

 

Minimum:

 

Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.) required.  Preferably with an emphasis in health, safety and/or risk control. Candidates have completed or are working toward an advanced degree and/or a professional designation such as ARM, CFPS, CRM, ASP, CSP, CPCU, or similar.

 

Experience:

 

Minimum: 

 

A minimum of 5 years of directly related commercial loss control and risk management consultative experience in the property & casualty insurance field.

 

Skills & Abilities:

 

Minimum: 

  • Detailed knowledge of property casualty insurance principles, coverages, loss trends, and safety, with the ability to consult and recommend solutions.
  • Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new technology quickly
  • Experience in analyzing loss history and identifying trends and providing risk control recommendations and services to mitigate exposures. 
  • Working knowledge of national and local health and safety compliance regulations and codes such as NFPA, OSHA, DOSH, and DOT with ability to consult with customers to influence proactive safety practices within operations.
  • Experienced in property evaluation of premises to identify safety concerns, conduct amount subject analysis, complete building COPE analysis, calculating building valuations, producing scale drawings, and providing photo documentation.
  • Intellectual and analytical curiosity
  • Self-motivated critical thinking with an ability to execute 
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present content to different audiences. 
  • Demonstrated self-starter with ability to work independently and able to adapt to changing and competing priorities with flexibility and resiliency prioritizing and organizing assigned tasks effectively.
  • Highly customer focused that quickly and professionally responds to both external and internal customer inquiries.
  • Experience with navigating risk’s locations in a safe manner, which may include operational areas, parking lots, warehouses, utility rooms which may present surfaces that are uneven, wet, covered with debris or may present overhead or other exposures.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to maintain a sedentary position for extended periods- Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to communicate (electronically and telephonically) with team members, customers, and external

parties. Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to operate and type on a computer, laptop, and/or other Company-issued electronic device for

extended periods of time. Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to access and operate Company computer system, including preparing documents, entering data

into computer system and reading documents from a computer database or email system. Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and/or stand to access files, documents, and other equipment. Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to grasp, open, and close drawers, filing cabinets, and other equipment; and Frequently (33%-66%)

 

Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 20 lbs. (Up to 33%)

 

Operate Mechanical Machinery Never (0%)

 

Be exposed to Harmful Fumes and/or other Pollutants Occasionally (Up to 33%)

 

Work on Unprotected Heights Never (0%)

About the Company

Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers!

 

Why choose a career at Mercury?

 

At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help other others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.

 

Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.

 

We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.

 

Learn more about us here: https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/about/careers

 

Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Perks and Benefits

We offer many great benefits, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more

Pay Range

USD $74,955.00 - USD $130,915.00 /Yr.

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