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, property management, and consultative services. Proficient in collaborating with underwriting teams and clients to identify exposures and implement effective risk management strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Engineering ExperienceLoss Control ExpertiseCertified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)Microsoft Office ProficiencyTeam Collaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk EngineeringLoss ControlProperty ManagementField EngineeringConsultative Services

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOutstanding Collaborative Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryHPR Property ExperienceUnderwriting SupportCustomer Service StrategiesField Risk Engineering

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 causes and effects of major losses and property management programs
Assist in marketing Zurich risk transfer insurance products with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments

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
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Fire Science, or related degree
Preferred: HPR property experience
Preferred: Loss Control/Risk Engineering experience within the insurance industry
Preferred: Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
Preferred: Strong communication and consultative skills
Preferred: Outstanding collaborative skills
Preferred: History of working successfully in a team environment
Preferred: High degree of proficiency related to PC and software or systems
Employment sponsorship is not offered
Expected travel of 25–35%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%
Merit increases
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
Growth opportunities
Inclusive and supportive work environment
Remote/work-from-home arrangement