Risk Control

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Do you like to solve problems and help people? Do you have a passion for safety? Are you a lifelong learner who enjoys staying on the cutting edge of new technologies and trends? Are you fascinated by how things are made … and how they fall apart?

If this sounds like you, you may have a future as a Risk Control professional at Travelers. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Risk Control Consultant to join our team based in the UK. You will be a strong advocate for Risk Control, giving risk management advise and seeking to become the trusted advisor for our insureds.

Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.

This role is eligible for a £5000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus.

What Will You Do?

• Conducting risk control surveys at client locations to determine potential hazards and risk factors to be considered in underwriting/risk selection. This could involve assessing fire, business interruption, health and safety, motor or products liability exposures.

• Writing technically detailed reports that provide a clear assessment of risk and clearly articulates recommendations.

• Consulting with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses.

• Influencing clients to implement recommendations.

• Building and maintaining productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to support the business, with the broker/agent community, with Claims, with other Risk Control staff, and with clients.

• Conducting research for underwriters or clients on class of business, operations, unique or unidentified exposures, or any other technical subject requiring similar analysis.

• Coordinating and overseeing key large accounts and managing large customers relationships.

Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised – these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. 

To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments.  

You'll need;

• Experience in safety, risk control, or related fields including but not limited to construction, manufacturing or relevant military experience or bachelor's degree in related field required.

• Must be able to attain appropriate certification to meet legal requirements where applicable.

Each individual has a responsibility for:

• Planning and organising: Able to self-manage and prioritise multiple demands and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

• Communication/Influence: Confident communicator with the ability to successfully engage in more pressured and/or difficult situations. Strong listening and writing skills with the ability to assimilate information and respond to stakeholders in verbal and written communications.

• Teamwork: Coaches and supports others and is a proactive positive contributor in own and other teams. Identifies and takes the lead in promoting opportunities for development and/or improvement.

• Experience: Likely has a relevant risk management and/or insurance related professional qualification supplemented by knowledge gained through on the job experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.

• Retirement: Travelers will make a basic contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Group Personal Pension Plan (“GPPP”). If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%.

• Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.

• Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you’re eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.

• 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 programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.