Executive Loss Control, Property & Marine Specialist

Markel

Executive loss control specialist supporting Markel’s property and marine insurance business. Assessing complex accounts, reducing exposures, and advising underwriting across US markets.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,080 - $159,610 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in loss control and risk management, particularly in Property, Inland Marine, and Ocean Marine sectors. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, developing risk control reports, and providing technical training while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Loss Control/Risk Management ExperienceProperty, IM, and Ocean Marine Insurance KnowledgeTechnical Proficiency in NFPA and FM Global StandardsRisk Management Software FluencyRelevant Certifications (P.E., CSP, ARM, CFPS)

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Hard Skills

Risk Assessment EvaluationsTechnical Report WritingRisk Control Guidelines DevelopmentFire Protection System EvaluationRisk Identification and Reduction Solutions

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementInfluencing and PersuasionIndependent Work Management

Tools & Technologies

Risk Management Software PlatformsMS Office Products

Certifications & Qualifications

P.E.CSPARMCFPS

Industry Keywords

Property InsuranceInland Marine InsuranceOcean Marine InsuranceLoss PreventionHigh-Hazard Exposures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support loss control/risk engineering efforts through interaction with internal and external stakeholders
Partner with Underwriting to select, retain, and grow a profitable book of business across retail, wholesale, primary, and excess markets
Build and maintain relationships with Underwriting, Claims, RSS Team, brokers, and other stakeholders
Develop and maintain risk control reports, report forms, and supporting documents
Help develop guidelines for when and how to use loss control
Serve as a subject matter expert in inland marine and property
Complete onsite, virtual, and desktop risk assessment evaluations for moderate- to high-complexity Property, IM, and Ocean Marine accounts
Identify and communicate risks, exposures, and controls to support loss prevention and underwriting decisions
Influence customers to make improvements and corrective actions
Provide solutions and resources for risk identification and reduction
Write technically detailed risk assessment reports and recommendations
Assist with risk control vendor utilization, quality control, and management
Prepare and deliver technical training to team members, underwriters, insureds, and others
Stay current on technical subjects, regulations, and emerging issues
Support technical content development and special projects
Support other product lines and conduct multiline surveys as needed
Independently manage workload and document work requests
Learn and use current and new assessment and reporting technologies
Travel approximately 25%, with additional travel as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree required
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Risk Management, or Fire Sciences preferred
Recognized relevant certifications such as P.E., CSP, ARM, or CFPS preferred, or willingness to pursue
Minimum of 6+ years of combined documented Property, IM, and Ocean Marine loss control/risk management experience in retail and/or wholesale markets
Understanding of Property, IM, and Ocean Marine insurance coverages, including general property, builders’ risk, contractors’ equipment, motor truck cargo, equipment breakdown, warehouse legal liability, or fine arts
Experience with Property, IM, and Ocean Marine exposures in low- to high-hazard residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies and controls
Technical proficiency interpreting and applying NFPA, FM Global, IBC, or client standards
Ability to evaluate fire protection systems, including automatic sprinklers and special extinguishing systems
Strong technical skills
Fluency in risk management software platforms and MS Office products
Understanding of boiler and machinery operations, exposures, and controls
Understanding of fine arts risk management is a plus
US work authorization required
Markel does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

25% incentive
Multiple health insurance plan options
Dental insurance plan options
Vision insurance plan options
Optional life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer match contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PTO
Corporate holidays
Floating holidays
Parental leave
Application-process accommodations available