Risk Surveyor
Reporting to: Head, Operations Division
Main Responsibilities
Reporting to: Head, Operations Division
Main Responsibilities
- Inspects
properties, items and operations of establishments to assess physical
condition, housekeeping and work practices.
- Collates and
assesses risk information on site; and uses templates to record
assessments and collecting photographic evidence.
- Prepares
detailed, comprehensive and accurate risk survey reports as per the
company’s requirements.
- Prepares risk
improvement recommendations/ loss prevention reports.
- Protects the
interests of the company by conducting comprehensive and accurate risk
surveys and reports in order to provide underwriters with adequate information
to underwrite acceptable business correctly, which ultimately ensures
profitability.
- Point out to
underwriters the possible financial risk posed by offering insurance cover
for items, properties or sites inspected.
- Advises clients
on-site and discusses opportunities and requirements to reduce the level
of risk, or introducing the need for risk improvement.
- Accompanies
underwriters and business development staff on site visits to help them
understand the practicalities of the site/risk.
- Liaises with
other professionals, e.g. underwriters, brokers, client representatives,
inspectors of health and safety and fire officers about risk improvement
measures at insured’s sites as necessary.
- Keeps up to date
with technical aspects affecting risks, e.g. trade processes, legislation,
hazardous materials.
- Develops and
promotes safety programs in relation to sites/property inspected.
- Acts as a
technical point of referral provides information and coaches where
necessary to support and develop the skills and knowledge of the
underwriting and claims teams as well as keeps up to date with advances in
security products, manufacturing processes and associated work
legislation.
- Identifies cases
of underinsurance and covers and makes appropriate recommendations to.
- Accompany
external risk surveyors the company may appoint to survey risks as
necessary.
- Follow up with
the insured implementation of identified risk improvement recommendations.
- Attend to any
other assignments allocated by the company.
Requirements
- A university
degree in a business related field.
- You will also be
qualified in, or have made significant progress towards at least one of
the following: ACII, MIFireE, MIRM.
- Possess a high
level of understanding of fire perils and protection systems, property
crime and security measures, and workplace health and safety.
- At least three
years of relevant experience in a reputable company.
- Ability to
prepare comprehensive and accurate survey and estimated maximum loss
reports
- Ability to
ensure operational effectiveness by maintaining survey standards, systems
and procedures.
- Ability to
promote business for the company by maintaining good customer relations.
- Ability to
liaise with business risk officers and risk specialists.
- Ability to make
predictions on frequency and costs of insurance claims.
- Ability to
analyse & interpret insurance risk profiles.
- Ability to work
independently.
- Ability to be
able to put together accurate schedules of work and price using a schedule
of rates/scoping tool.
- Excellent
customer relation/communication skills.
- A very good
level of computer literacy in order to use the equipment and systems
required for the job role.
To apply follow the
link http://bit.ly/15eeu1d
and profile yourself before 17th June 2013
