AVP, Risk Control

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The AVP, Risk Control – Marine is responsible for delivering expert risk engineering and loss control services for a diverse portfolio of Builder’s Risk, Cargo and other Inland accounts. This role supports underwriting decisions and client risk management through risk assessment, technical consultation and development of risk improvement strategies through the life cycle of the account.

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor risk engineering service commitments for assigned accounts, aligning activities with binding, renewal, and construction milestones.
• Conduct periodic desktop risk assessments for Builder’s Risk projects, including plan/specification reviews, COPE data collection, and review of 3rd party reports in evaluating construction methods, logistics, adjacent exposures, temporary works and critical operations.
• Conduct desktop risk assessments using vendor or third‑party reports for Cargo accounts, focusing on COPE data collection with special emphasis on site security and cargo handling practices.
• Leverage third‑party Property/Marine survey vendors for physical survey work, ensuring quality control and alignment with technical and timeliness requirements.
• Assess catastrophic exposures and the adequacy of contractor mitigation plans.
• Provide technical consultation to underwriters through risk assessment narratives, risk scoring, and Probable Maximum Loss, including review of delay in completion/start‑up exposures.
• Document risk assessment details and conclusions clearly and concisely in a consistent Account Review format that maximizes value to underwriting to support profitable decision making.
• Work with Risk Control Leadership to develop/refine survey forms, templates, guidelines and other documents to strengthen the quality of deliverables to underwriters.
• Develop tailored risk reduction recommendations and strategies for accounts based on the specific hazards, conditions and nature of the business or project.
• Collaborate with underwriting to create stewardship presentations that focus on tracking key metrics to demonstrate value and loss reduction.
• Monitor industry loss activity for trends, insights and learning opportunities.
• Deliver underwriter and client education on marine risk topics, including risk awareness and assessment as well as best practices for construction management, cargo handling, security, or other related topics as needed.
• Attend industry conferences with underwriters for educational sessions and relationship building events with brokers and clients.

• Risk control experience in both account management and performing onsite surveys and risk assessments.
• Expert understanding of relevant industry standards such as NFPA, FM, IMO, TAPA, etc.
• Experience assessing risk across multiple transportation modes and cargo commodity classes.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, with a client‑focused approach and business acumen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn proprietary systems.
• Ability to work independently and travel up to 10–15% as needed.
• Professional designations such as ARM, CSP, CPP, CFPS, PE or other related designations are valued but not required.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and application of new concepts.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Relevant insurance industry experience will be taken into consideration.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in risk control, loss control or risk engineering within construction, property, marine or cargo insurance.

Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401(k) with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long‑Term Disability;
Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks;
Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement;
Backup Child and Elder Care and more.

Base salary range: $135,000 – $181,000 per year (incentive eligible).

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