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Risk Solutions Specialist

Markel CorporationChicago, IL

$74,320 - $102,190 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$74,320-$102,190/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The Risk Solutions Specialist is a developmental technical position supporting loss control/risk engineering efforts through interaction with internal and external stakeholders. This position works with supervisor to review and assign RSS inspection requests to identify the best internal or external resource(s) to perform the required work and performs certain tasks appropriate for their level of technical expertise.

Performs and/or reviews surveys with guidance from senior staff. Attends industry events and training to enhance subject matter knowledge. Performs various RSS tasks at the request of supervisor. Collaborates on internal RSS initiatives.

Provides loss control engineering expertise, to enable loss control to meet its customer and corporate goals.

Job requirements:

  • Provides loss control engineering expertise, to enable loss control to meet its customer and corporate goals.
  • Support underwriting and business development efforts through customer visits and consultation
  • Performs and/or reviews multiple types of loss control surveys including desktop surveys, on-site surveys, and phone surveys
  • Reviews and assigns inspection requests to identify the best internal or external resource(s) to perform the required work
  • Manages and maintains high quality deliverables including reviewing vendor reports for quality and accuracy
  • Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local regulations as they relate to the environmental and energy industries.
  • Maintains current knowledge and ability to train in E&E-related subject areas.
  • Manages workload and maintain documentation for tracking work requests
  • Assists in managing vendor program and evaluating vendor quality
  • Assists in managing service accounts
  • Be knowledgeable in Risk Solution Services (RSS) guidelines and procedures
  • Provides access to guidance documents and materials to internal and external customers
  • Other tasks as needed to support RSS quality and growth initiatives

Education:

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in an environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field from an accredited four-year college or institution.

Preferred Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years combined documented environmental consulting and/or E&E loss control/risk management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of insurance coverage and exposures, as well as strong experience working in a risk engineering or claims function
  • Performed due diligence and subsequent engineering investigation activities for industrial, commercial, and residential properties
  • Managed E&E projects involving evaluating site conditions, managing response actions, designing and operating remedial strategies at impacted sites
  • Experience should show trend of job enlargement with continuing expansion of loss control and/or claims management and operations responsibilities
  • Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) and other tools to optimize efficiencies in tasks and processes

Reports to:

  • Environmental & Energy Risk Solution Services Manager

US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary range for the Risk Solution Specialist is $74,320 - $102,190 with 12% incentive.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What's in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.

  • We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life.

  • All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

  • We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Caution: Employment scams

Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:

  • All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.

  • All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.

We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com.

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FAQs About Risk Solutions Specialist Jobs at Markel Corporation

What is the work location for this position at Markel Corporation?
This job at Markel Corporation is located in Chicago, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Markel Corporation?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $74,320 and $102,190 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Markel Corporation?
Markel Corporation lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Markel Corporation?
Markel Corporation is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Markel Corporation for this role?
Markel Corporation offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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