Loss Prevention Representative

Job title: Loss Prevention Representative
Posted on: June 21, 2024
Job Description:

About Us
Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.

Who We Are
Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates’ career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.

We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.

We work hard and play hard. We’re about doing what’s right and feeling good about it.

What You Will Do
Conduct property and casualty consultative services – including on-site inspections and desk reviews – on prospect and bound accounts, identifying exposures with significant loss potential and generating sound recommendations for risk improvement.
Prepare risk assessment reports for underwriting teams and corresponding recommendation reports for policy holders and broker partners, detailing the use of the property, hazards observed, and actions required for risk improvement.
Communicate technical information and recommendations in a manner which is understandable and clear to underwriters, policyholders, and broker partners with varied levels of technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain business relationships with internal (underwriting, claims, marketing, etc.) and external (i.e. policyholders, brokers, vendors, etc.) business partners.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-related codes and standards, including the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, and Factory Mutual data sheets.
Organize and execute special loss prevention projects (including whitepapers, technical guides, and presentations), as assigned.

Who You Are
Graduate of post-secondary education program with a focus on technical and/or engineering fields, including fire protection engineering, mechanical engineering, or building construction.
Prior experience in a loss prevention role, particularly within the insurance industry, would be considered an asset.
Completion of, or willingness to pursue industry-related designations including Chartered Insurance Professional, Canadian Risk Management, and/or National Fire Protection Association programs would be considered an asset.
Prior experience evaluating the installation and design of automatic fire suppression systems – including sprinkler systems, wet chemical systems, dry chemical systems, etc. – would be considered an asset.
Working knowledge of industry-related codes and standards, including the Ontario Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, National Fire Protection Association standards, and Factory Mutual data sheets.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey technical information in a manner which is understandable to underwriters, policyholders, and brokers.
Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work through technical information and exercise judgement when dealing with ambiguous situations.
Highly organized, with an ability to multi-task and be flexible with regards to workload and assignments.

What’s In It For You
Work-from-home work arrangement
Competitive total compensation and benefits package
Annual shared success program based on performance
Annual merit increases based on performance
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a matching contribution component
Complimentary CAA Membership

Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Vaccination Policy
As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.

Employment Type: Full-time
37.5
Field of Work: Other
Required skills:

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