Senior Property Risk Engineer

Zurich Insurance

. Provide field risk engineering to meet underwriting requirements .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $100,200 - $164,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Engineering with a focus on loss control and property management, complemented by strong communication and collaborative skills to effectively support underwriting teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Engineering ExperienceLoss Control ExpertiseHPR Property ExperienceCertified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)Microsoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Field Risk EngineeringProperty Consultative ServicesLoss InvestigationCustomer Service Strategy DevelopmentUnderwriting Support

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOutstanding Collaborative SkillsTeam Environment Experience

Tools & Technologies

PC ProficiencySoftware Systems Knowledge

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryRisk Transfer InsuranceProperty Management Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field risk engineering to meet underwriting requirements
Develop and implement customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer operations
Provide engineering support to the underwriting team by attending client broker meetings
Perform field engineering services, primarily for larger locations on accounts and/or prospects within the region
Deliver advanced property consultative services to customers
Identify exposures with significant loss potential
Investigate the cause and effect of major losses and property management programs
Assist in marketing Zurich risk transfer insurance products with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments
Travel 25–35%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience within the Risk Engineering area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience within the Risk Engineering area
Experience with Microsoft Office
Experience working in a team environment
HPR property experience
Loss Control/Risk Engineering experience within the insurance industry
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS) preferred
Strong communication and consultative skills
Outstanding collaborative skills
History of working successfully in a team environment
High degree of proficiency related to PC and software or systems
Employment sponsorship is not offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Bonuses and merit increases may be available
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment