Sr. Energy Risk Specialist

Company Details

 

Berkley Oil & Gas, (a W.R. Berkley Company) is an insurance underwriting manager providing unique property and casualty products and risk services to customers engaged in the energy sector.  Our customers recognize the importance of the expertise we provide and appreciate the opportunity to work with professionals who understand their business.  We are in turn committed to delivering innovative products and exceptional service to them, our valued agents and brokers, Berkley Oil & Gas is dedicated in its efforts to be well-informed of the changing dynamics of the industry; support industry efforts to minimize and mitigate risks and hazards in the ‘oil patch’, and to constantly seek ways to improve our products and services to meet customer needs.

 

 

Company URL: https://berkleyoil-gas.com/

 

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Energy Risk Specialist with Berkley Oil & Gas you will be expected to ensure that the high standards of our organization are promoted and maintained.  You will provide technical advice and account risk quality information to underwriting for the purposes of risk assessment and selection.  This position will conduct onsite and phone surveys of organizations to evaluate the scope of business operations, safety culture, identify hazards and overall risk control quality for various types of oil and gas operations.  The position also provides risk services to help existing customers identify and eliminate or mitigate existing loss exposures.  The scope of work includes all lines of commercial property and casualty coverages tailored to oil and gas operations.

 

• Write detailed risk evaluation reports that provide a technical assessment of risk, addresses the safety culture and risk control practices, and to provide meaningful recommendations for improvement where needed.
• Strong internal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with underwriting and claims, senior leadership, and with other Risk Control staff.
• Strong external communication skills to develop key relationships with our brokers/agents and customers to create a long-term business relationship through the successful renewal of accounts.
• Serve as technical resource to underwriters, claims handlers, and managers.  This includes being a subject matter expert (SME) on oil and gas operations, conducting research on emerging issues, and participating in key industry groups.
• Work directly with customers on ways to control insured hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses. 
• Maintaining current knowledge of the industry trends, regulations and evolving/improving safety and risk management practices.
• Analyze loss trends, recognize opportunities to provide risk control products and/or services which can help reduce losses.
• Effective documentation of work completed in a manner that satisfies quality and timeliness expectations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably within the energy industry and upstream oil & gas space.
• Technical and practical knowledge of upstream oil and gas industry, safety and risk management practices. This includes a working knowledge of health, safety, environmental, security and quality practices, requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas agency community and territory is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be an effective listener.
• Analytical skills to critically assess risks as to exposures, hazards and risk management quality.
• Effective time management skills with a proven ability to identify and balance competing priorities and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong marketing skills to participate in new and renewal business development.
• Strong technical and computer skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively use required software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.  Should be able to create and modify documents and complex spreadsheets.
• Requires a minimum of 25% overnight travel and frequent day trips (company truck provided). Some travel by commercial aircraft is required.

 

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $165,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. The application window for this role is estimated to be open through February 15, 2025, but may be extended, if necessary, please submit your application as soon as possible prior to February 15, 2025.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Salary : $130,000 - $165,000