Loss Control Specialist - Transportation

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As a technical expert within the Loss Control team, this role provides direction to support profitable growth and risk based decision making across the division. The Loss Control Specialist serves as an internal expert within the Transportation industry, ensuring high quality risk assessments, data collection, and analysis.

This is a field-based position - and working out of your home office.

External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and enhance division wide risk evaluation processes by improving the quality, consistency, and usability of loss data.
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments on new and existing accounts using defined criteria and industry specific methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and refine guidelines that support effective risk selection, underwriting decisions, and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting partners to provide timely reviews of prospective accounts and help inform pricing, coverage considerations, and risk acceptability.
• Build and maintain a network of external consultants or industry specialists who support field surveys, technical guidance, and professional development of field staff.
• Review and validate survey reports and related documentation from field associates and external partners to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with required standards.
• Partner with Product Management to develop and deliver training related to exposure identification, control measures, coverage concerns, and data analysis practices.
• Support ongoing training and development of Loss Control associates, including joint field visits, case reviews, and mentorship to advance technical competency in specialty areas.
• Assist in designing, refining, and delivering enterprise wide training for underwriting, claims, and other functional teams on industry specific exposures and control strategies.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• 8+ years of experience in loss control, risk management, or a closely related discipline, including significant work within a defined technical specialty in Transportation.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing exposures, controls, operational processes, and regulatory requirements relevant to the specialist's industry.
• Knowledge of risk selection, loss drivers, improvement planning, claims trends, and applicable compliance or safety standards.
• Leadership capabilities including coaching, mentoring, and developing technical talent.
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Loss Control, Safety, or related field
• Valid Driver's License required
• Documented advanced training in property/sprinkler protection
• Proven knowledge and skills in property/sprinkler protection
• CFPS or related designation

The salary range for this position is $110,000-$145,000.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.

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