Manager, Loss Control at Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company

Lansing, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

152570.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Leadership, Loss Control, Risk Assessment, Technical Training, Relationship Management, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Underwriting Support, Cost Containment, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Consultative Selling, Project Management, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description Who are we? Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company, an affiliate of Western National Mutual Insurance, is a mutual insurance company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, with over 140 years of experience serving policyholders' property-and-casualty insurance needs across multiple regions in the United States. We believe in striving for growth without sacrifice and know that our culture creates and cultivates happy and dedicated employees, which we believe gives us the ability to deliver the highest level of customer service. The core values for Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance, Connectiveness – Accountability – Empowerment are incorporated into all that we do. Our workplace culture encourages employees to seek out learning opportunities and to strive for growth and development in the insurance industry. We understand the importance of a positive work community and a healthy workplace environment when striving for organizational success. Our emphasis on internal growth and maintaining healthy team relationships translates into external growth and building sustainable customer relationships. Does this opportunity interest you? Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company is seeking a Manager, Loss Control, to join our team! The individual in this role will have the opportunity to lead Loss Control initiatives that contribute to the Group’s growth and profitability goals. This position balances people leadership with hands-on technical and consultative work, supporting agents, policyholders, underwriting, claims, and marketing partners while promoting loss control services and cost containment strategies. What are the responsibilities and opportunities of this role? Selects, coaches, develops, mentors, and retains staff to ensure loss control best practices are in place and company, departmental, and individual goals are met. Leads the development, maintenance, and implementation of loss control guidelines, processes, priorities, procedures, and best practices that support profitable growth. Ensures alignment between team capabilities and service strategy needs while identifying skill gaps and building development plans in partnership with leadership. Effectively triages work to optimize utilization of loss control resources. Conducts loss control surveys, service visits, and risk assessments for complex, high-hazard, large-premium, or strategically important accounts. Provides loss control services for complex and large accounts, including the creation and implementation of mutually agreed-upon annual service plans. Evaluates risk operations, exposures, and controls to support underwriting decisions. Provides recommendations and resources that help reduce risk exposures and support company cost containment strategies. Identifies unsatisfactory or poorly performing risks and communicates findings to underwriting for next-step determination. Builds and maintains productive internal and external relationships by leveraging credibility, business insight, and effective communication. Partners with marketing, claims, and underwriting to support business growth and promote loss control services. Reviews and resolves service concerns and issues from policyholders and agents and escalates concerns when appropriate. Leads and participates in special projects and other duties as assigned. Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards, including responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing expectations, using the appropriate communication channel, and taking ownership to ensure resolution. Requirements What are the must-have qualifications for a candidate? Prior supervisory or management experience with demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, direct, and develop employees. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets underwriting standards. Proven experience presenting technical training topics to large internal and external audiences in an understandable format. Demonstrated understanding and application of industry best practices and standards. Advanced knowledge of industry processes, hazards, and control methodologies. Demonstrated knowledge and application of DOT, NFPA, OSHA, MSHA, CPSC, and ACGIH standards, as well as ergonomics principles. Working knowledge of business insurance and the independent agency environment. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and leaders. Proven research and investigative skills with the ability to analyze data and develop recommendations. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and influencing skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related business or technical work experience in insurance, occupational health, safety, or a related field. Current professional designation(s), such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). What will our ideal candidate have? Seven to nine years of multiline commercial loss control experience. Demonstrated success balancing people leadership responsibilities with direct customer-facing loss control consulting and fieldwork. Strong understanding of agency relationship management and business development strategies within the property-and-casualty insurance industry. Compensation overview The targeted salary range for this role is $106,685 - $152,570 annually. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience of each candidate, as well as other factors such as the scope and location of the role. Candidates looking for compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions. Culture and Total Rewards We offer full-time employees a significant Total Rewards Package, including: Medical insurance options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, and more! Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) Plan (plus company match) Time Off - including vacation, volunteer, and holiday pay Paid Parental Leave Bonus opportunities Tuition assistance Wellness Program - including an onsite fitness studio Michigan Millers and Western National Insurance believe in supporting the balance between work and life by providing a flexible work environment, which includes a variety of hybrid work arrangements designed to balance individual, job, department, and company needs. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Michigan Millers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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.

Responsibilities

Lead loss control initiatives by managing and developing staff while implementing guidelines to support profitable growth. Conduct risk assessments for complex accounts and partner with underwriting and claims to reduce risk exposures.