Divisional/Subsidiary Assistant Vice President - Loss Control

Headquartered in the Central Florida city of Lakeland, Summit employs over 700 office and field associates at its main location and regional offices in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Gainesville, Georgia. As the people who know workers’ comp, we strive to provide an atmosphere of constant growth and development for our employees.
 
Summit provides workers’ compensation programs and services to thousands of employers throughout the Southeast.
 
Summit is a member of Great American Insurance Group, a company that focuses on building relationships and linking people to various career paths. Whether it’s underwriting, claims, accounting, IT, legal, or customer service, Great American Insurance Group combines a small-company entrepreneurial atmosphere with big- company expertise.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

It’s one thing to know workers’ comp. It’s another to know people. But knowing both? That creates an altogether different experience. That’s why so many people have chosen to spend 10, 20 and even more than 30 years working at Summit.

We know the best work gets done with open communication, so we believe in accessibility. That’s why our leadership team has an open-door policy to encourage collaboration and relationship building. That means that our employees have access to decades of experience on day one, simply by going down the hall or picking up the phone to talk with coworkers.

At Summit, employee commitment to doing the right thing is celebrated. If you’re ready for an altogether different workplace experience, get to know the people who know workers’ comp. Apply today.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Company Loss Prevention strategy and execute the strategic plan.
• Ensure that the Company’s Loss Prevention programs and standards are progressive and effective.
• Create and develop short and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities for the company’s Loss Prevention functions.
• Collaborate with key business unit leaders to determine the organization’s Loss Prevention needs to accomplish business objectives.
• Develop or update policies and guidelines, manage budgets and all processes related.
• Oversee all Loss Prevention field operations and provide leadership and guidance to Regional Loss Prevention Team and others.
• Maintain frequent communication and guidance with Loss Prevention Leaders.
• Ensures that department or functional area meets policies and procedures. Aligns business units with business objectives.
• Has accountability for the performance, development, and coaching of staff (hiring, firing, performance management, pay increases, etc.).
• Ensures the department or functional area meets policies and practices, objectives, and performance targets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years related experience, including at least 5 years of prior leadership experience.
• Certification in area of chosen expertise preferred; appropriate certifications could include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Associate Risk Management (ARM), Certified Safety and Health Management (CSHMS), Associate Loss Control Management (ALCM) or Occupational Health and Safety Technician (OHST).
• AIC, CPCU designation and/or additional insurance certification preferred.

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Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.