Safety Manager

Independent brokerage in Des Moines serving clients in many industries and sizes.

Duties:

Serve our current clients by identifying areas for improvement in their risk management programs and providing solutions to close noted gaps. Services provided include all insurable risks (workers’ compensation, auto, property, and liability, etc.), regulatory compliance and reporting, and include loss sensitive and captive risk management programs.
Provide analysis, consultation, oversight and direction of large and complex clients’ risk management programs and processes. Assist clients in enhancing their safety performance and culture.
Provide on-site and remote client services such as: training seminars, on-site hazard assessments, strategy development, crisis management procedures, loss trend analysis, policy/procedure development, goal setting, and monitoring of program success and recommended future initiatives.
Provide catastrophic investigation/analysis/coordination of accident/incidents.
Perform research and follow-up for clients on safety related issues and questions.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that may include clients, service consultants, claims consultants, and producers.
Work with carrier loss control and underwriting personnel to provide the greatest value to our shared clients.
Maintain active contacts within safety, risk management, and insurance to keep informed of innovative technologies and best practices that may benefit our clients.
Provide guidance and input for company blogs, newsletters, videos, and other digital communications. Remains active in local and national risk/safety organizations and presents at educational conferences in areas of expertise.
Mentor Risk & Safety Specialists and Consultants as part of established learning paths. Maintain knowledge of insurance industry trends and changing requirements in the insurance industry and communicate to clients and internal team members.
Assist internal team with prospective clients as requested, including participating in meetings, client assessments, providing input on RFPs and with making presentations.
Perform special projects as identified by leader(s), including risk and safety services for HMA as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced technical and insurance risk management knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge in the performance of job duties.
Advanced presentation and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to apply these skills in either verbal or written form when interacting with clients and or internal team members.
Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through effective written and verbal communication with persons at all levels in an organization is critical.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and other technology platforms as needed, such as agency management system.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on continuous improvement.
The ability to adapt to the changing conditions of the insurance marketplace and a willingness to update your skills to meet those needs.
Demonstrated ability to work with detail, follow directions and maintain a high level of accuracy.
The ability to learn and use advanced technology associated with job functions is critical.
The ability to maintain high level of confidentiality relating to all duties and responsibilities.
High level of organizational ability; able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Familiarity with Regulatory agencies including MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DOT as well as familiarity with general liability and builders risk exposures.
Ability to travel frequently including overnight.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and access to an automobile.
Ability to work daily and extended hours as needed.
Ability to perform on-site inspections and/or assessments.
Ability and willingness to continue industry related education.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
Must be knowledgeable of and comply with Client Privacy Policy, HIPAA regulations and E&O procedures and policies.


Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in safety program or equivalent education and/or experience. Advance degree preferred, and/or industry-related designations or certifications such as CSP, ARM, CRIS preferred. Active state specific Property Casualty Insurance agent’s license required or the ability to acquire license within three months of hire.
Experience: 7+ years of experience as a company safety manager, insurance professional, or similar technical role and experience providing risk and safety services to large complex businesses preferred.