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Risk Control Field Director
full-timeAlbany, Braintree, Morristown, Morristown$126k - $208k

Summary

Location

Albany, Braintree, Morristown, Morristown

Salary

$126k - $208k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Risk Control

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$126,500.00 - $208,700.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Reports to Field Director or AVP, Risk Control. Under limited supervision, manage a team of 4+ employees responsible for providing Risk Control service, reporting to either a AVP or Field Director. Manages work assignments for staff in assigned territory, completes performance reviews with input from FD or AVP, guides staff on skill development, and acts as Risk Control liaison to local business partners. May conduct risk assessment surveys at client locations and/or perform account service coordination duties.

What Will You Do?

  • Travel for this role may entail long-distance, overnight travel, and/or multi-night trips depending on the needs of the business.
  • Works actively with Business Partners in support of new business acquisition and account retention; works to understand the needs of the business and Risk Control’s resource needs.
  • Interacts with the AVP and peers in the region to support Risk Control initiatives across the region, as well as in support of local initiatives.
  • Manages work assignments to assigned staff and leverages Specialists’ involvement as necessary.
  • Identifies technical development needs of staff and engages resources needed to support staff development.
  • Conducts staff co-surveys and Quality Reviews; provides curbside coaching as appropriate. Works with appropriate Specialists, SMEs, mentor and/or Training Director to develop coaching plans for skill development.
  • Manage, direct and provide oversight of Risk Control services to Large Commercial Accounts in the territory. Is expected to provide direct account management to selected Large Commercial Accounts in the territory.
  • Actively works with internal business partners as a marketing partner with the Managing Director/Account Executive to support new business initiatives and growth.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with agency and broker partners in support of local initiatives and marketing needs.
  • Engage with Business Partners to understand their business plans and initiatives to ensure appropriate Risk Control resources and staffing.
  • Interact with internal and external business partners to keep them abreast of RC resources, products and services.
  • Attends and actively participates in local underwriting meetings as a pro-active member of the management team.
  • May conduct risk assessment surveys at client locations to assist in underwriting and risk selection.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Typically has a minimum of 7- 10 years’ experience in Risk Control experience.
  • Preferred candidate has strong understanding and technical knowledge risk control principles for property and casualty lines of coverage.
  • Insurance carrier as well as limited supervisory experience is preferred though not required.
  • Competency in performing risk assessments for Property, Workers Compensation, General Liability, Products Liability and Auto lines of business.
  • CSP, GSP, ARM or similar certification desirable, but not required.

What is a Must Have?

  • Six years of experience in safety, risk control/management, or a related field, such as occupational/environmental health and safety, science, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or relevant military experience.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must have or be able to attain appropriate certification to meet state-specific requirements, where applicable.

What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

Other facts

Tech stack
Risk Control,Team Management,Risk Assessment,Account Management,Coaching,Relationship Building,Business Development,Technical Knowledge,Safety Management,Insurance Principles,Performance Reviews,Staff Development,Collaboration,Communication,Problem Solving,Marketing

About Travelers

Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business. We have been around for more than 170 years and have earned a reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry because we take care of our customers, agents, brokers, communities and each other.

Every day, our approximately 30,000 employees and 13,500 independent agents and brokers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland help provide peace of mind to our customers.

Our expertise and focus on innovation have made us an industry leader and the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Our history of advancements has propelled our company, and our industry, to deliver higher standards – from writing the first auto and space travel policies to founding the Travelers Institute for public policy and launching a hybrid car discount.

By minimizing risk, preventing loss and helping our customers prepare for the unknown, Travelers’ comprehensive products and services enable individuals and businesses to feel confident and secure about the future.

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1853

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of employees providing Risk Control services and conduct risk assessment surveys at client locations. Collaborate with internal and external partners to support new business initiatives and account retention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Travelers pay for a Risk Control Field Director?

Travelers offers a competitive compensation package for the Risk Control Field Director role. The salary range is USD 127k - 209k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Risk Control Field Director do at Travelers?

As a Risk Control Field Director at Travelers, you will: manage a team of employees providing Risk Control services and conduct risk assessment surveys at client locations. Collaborate with internal and external partners to support new business initiatives and account retention..

Why join Travelers as a Risk Control Field Director?

Travelers is a leading Insurance company. The Risk Control Field Director role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Risk Control Field Director position at Travelers remote?

The Risk Control Field Director position at Travelers is based in Albany, New York, United States and Braintree, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Risk Control Field Director position at Travelers?

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