Sr Risk Control Consultant

UFG Insurance • Full-time • New Jersey, United States • 1w ago

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our Risk Control Team. This position will be filled at either the Senior Risk Control Consultant or Risk Control Technical Consultant level. The Senior Risk Control or Technical Consultant is a risk management professional who will focus on risk assessment and service work, providing leadership in division/branch-level underwriting, claims, agency distribution, and strategic planning meetings and initiatives, and acting as a Risk Control liaison to agency partners within their assigned territory.

**The ideal candidate will reside in the New Jersey area to support the current territory**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as a subject matter expert for complex or high-hazard accounts across multiple industries.
Conduct risk control consultations delivered onsite and virtually, collaborating closely with client teams to evaluate exposures, offer technical guidance, and support effective risk‑mitigation strategies
Interpret and apply technical standards and best practices (OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, DOT, FMCSA, etc.).
Develop tailored, technically sound risk control recommendations that balance risk reduction with operational feasibility.
Partner closely with underwriting to develop solutions, support new business and secure renewals.
Provide technical opinions on risk acceptability, pricing considerations, and coverage implications.
Participate in account strategy discussions, large account reviews, and risk selection decisions.
Assist with post-loss analysis and development of corrective action strategies.
Produce high-quality, technically accurate risk control reports with clear executive-level summaries.
Ensure consistency and clarity of recommendations and findings.
Lead or contribute to training sessions, technical roundtables, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Identify trends in losses, exposures, and regulatory changes to proactively address emerging risks.
Support organizational goals related to quality, growth, and consistency in risk control services.
Communicate complex risk issues clearly to clients, brokers, and internal partners.
Build credibility and trust through professional expertise and consultative approach.
Support client retention and growth by demonstrating value-added risk management services.

Job Specifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university, or comparable experience is preferred.
A degree in safety, risk management, sciences, technology, or engineering are preferred.

Certifications:

Professional certifications/designations such as CSP, ARM, CRIS, CPCU, CHST, CFPS, ALCM, ASP, GSP, SMS or similar.

Core Competencies

Advanced technical risk assessment
Strategic and consultative thinking
High-quality technical writing
Collaboration with underwriting and stakeholders
Mentorship and leadership
Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions:

60 % field work and 40% remote work environment with 20% regional travel as needed.
May involve site visits to industrial, construction, or high-hazard operations

Pay Transparency:

UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $112,000 - $143,000 annually, which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, internal equity, geography and market data.

In addition to base salary, UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: