Description
Rural Mutual Insurance Company is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Safety & Loss Control Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a safety professional who enjoys working independently, building strong relationships, and making a meaningful impact by protecting people, property, and livelihoods.
As a Senior Safety and Loss Control Specialist at Rural Mutual Insurance Company, you will serve as a trusted technical expert to some of our largest, most complex commercial, agricultural, municipal, and contractor policyholders. You will deliver high-level consultation, advanced risk assessments, and specialized safety training that supports our mission to protect Wisconsin businesses, employees, and communities. In this senior role, you will act as a key resource for both the Loss Control team and Underwriting, offering deep subject-matter expertise and insight into emerging risks, industry standards, and best practices.
This role serves Appleton, WI and the surrounding area. We provide everything you need to be successful, including a company vehicle, laptop, and smartphone.
At Rural Mutual Insurance, we offer a supportive work environment, career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), and generous time off. We've earned consistent recognition as a Madison Magazine Best Places to Work, and an A+ AM Best financial strength rating. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth, apply today.
Responsibilities
โข Provide advanced safety and loss control consultation for medium, large, and major accounts, including complex inspections, loss history evaluations, and safety program development
โข Evaluate client operations, risks, and controls to support commercial lines underwriting decisions
โข Conduct pre-surveys for large prospects and annual surveys for significant existing accounts
โข Prepare high-quality technical reports with clear, customized safety and loss control recommendations
โข Deliver specialized safety training and technical guidance to policyholders across agricultural, commercial, municipal, and contractor operations
โข Serve as an internal subject-matter expert by providing technical interpretation, guidance, and second opinions on complex risks and exposures
โข Deliver technical training to agents, underwriters, and internal partners on advanced safety and loss control topics
โข Present at trade organizations, conferences, seminars, and continuing education events to strengthen Rural Mutual's industry presence
โข Develop and maintain safety resources, guides, training materials, and digital content for internal and external use
โข Research and author safety-related articles, insights, and thought-leadership content
โข Identify and implement process improvements to enhance consistency, effectiveness, and service quality across the Loss Control team
โข Provide expert input to leadership regarding emerging risks, new markets, and coverage considerations
โข Partner with the Safety and Loss Control Manager to coordinate service delivery for key accounts
โข Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
โข Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
โข Minimum of 10 years of safety and/or loss control experience
โข Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
โข Demonstrated success working with large, complex, or high-risk accounts
โข Experience in insurance, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, or high-hazard environments strongly preferred
โข Expert-level knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA, MSHA, DOT, NFPA, FMCSA, DSPS, and DNR
โข Professional designations strongly preferred (CSP, ASP, GSP, ARM, CRM, CIC, CPCU, CFPS, CRIS, MRIS, TRIP, or similar)
โข Strong professional credibility with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships
โข Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
โข Advanced analytical and diagnostic abilities to evaluate complex risks
โข Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently from a home office
โข High standards for accountability, performance, and service quality
โข Ability to travel throughout assigned territory with a valid driver's license
โข Ability to walk farms, commercial sites, and uneven or challenging terrain
โข Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs during onsite evaluations
โข Bilingual abilities (Spanish, Hmong, or other languages) are a plus