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WHY HARTFORD LOSS CONTROL?
As a professional loss control and safety organization servicing the many customers of The Hartford Insurance Company, we are constantly seeking new and innovative solutions to our customer's problems. As a vital part of one of the nation's largest insurance companies, The Hartford's Loss Control Organization employs established and cutting-edge principles of loss control and safety management to help our many customers solve real-life problems.
Employee engagement is one of our key cultural values. We support and invest in the growth and development of our consultants to help them acquire a wide range of technical and leadership skills. Achieve your personal and professional goals by becoming a valued member of the Hartford Loss Control Team. WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Hartford is hiring for our Loss Control Trainee Program. The Loss Control Trainee Program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the P&C Insurance Industry. This program is ideal for recent college graduates. Trainees complete a formalized 23-week training program that includes both virtual and classroom training RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position responsibilities are both exciting and extremely diverse. The successful candidate will work as a Loss Control Consultant, sharing their knowledge and experience to affect positive change in many types of businesses. The consultant will work with our policyholders to improve operations and employee health and safety conditions; will make recommendations that protect the life and property of our policyholders and their customers; etc. The consultants' knowledge of the individual clients' varying industries and businesses is shared with our underwriters and senior management to assist them in making positive business decisions for The Hartford. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated individual must have analytical skills along with sales & relationship building skills. Broad based knowledge of risk management and loss control technical disciplines. The candidate must be able to work in a sales focused environment, be an effective oral and written communicator. The Hartford is highly automated environment, so strong computer skills are needed across the MS Office Suite of products. In addition to:
A bachelor's degree in the following fields of study is preferred: Safety Management, Risk Management and Insurance, Business Management, Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Biology and Science Majors.
Must be able to work successfully in a sales focused environment and be an effective oral and written communicator.
Strong analytical and critical thinking ability.
Day travel and 20-30% of overnight travel are required. Ability to travel over for work via air, rail or automobile.
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Bilingual is a plus
Additional physical requirements and/or environmental conditions not mentioned above:
Need to be able to work in a seated position up to 4-8 hours a day, ability to operate a motor vehicle, stand and walk to a significant degree. Stooping and bending is also required for this job.
Lifting 20 lbs. maximum with some lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs
Ability to access building roofs and other elevated locations during Loss Control Surveys. Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.
Ability to work in outside uncontrolled environmental conditions and ability to work safely in a wide variety of customer environments that may contain physical conditions, such as: exposure to extreme heat or cold, chemicals, electrical current, and moving mechanical parts Behaviors at the Hartford
Deliver Outcomes – Demonstrate a bias for speed and execution that serves our shareholders and customers.
Operate as a Team Player – Work together to drive solutions for the good of The Hartford.
Build Strong Partnerships – Demonstrate integrity and build trust with others.
Strive for Excellence – Motivate yourself and others to achieve high standards and continuously improve.

WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?
With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. The company offers a full complement of business insurance coverages, auto and home insurance, employee benefits and a family of mutual funds to help its customers prepare for the unexpected, protect what is most important to them, and prevail in the event the unexpected happens. Headquartered in Hartford, Conn., the company has approximately 20,000 employees located throughout the country. The Hartford reported 2012 revenues of $26.4 billion. Throughout its history, the company has delivered on its promises to agents, brokers and customers, insuring some of the nation’s most historic construction projects, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hoover Dam. The Hartford has also paid claims related to some of America’s largest disasters, including the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and more recently, Hurricane Katrina and Storm Sandy. The Hartford’s biggest competitive advantage is its employees. We hire a broad range of talented teammates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We look for teammates who share our vision to be an exceptional company celebrated for financial performance, character, and customer value. The Hartford is widely recognized for its service excellence, sustainability practices, and trust and integrity. The company has been recognized by: Human Rights Campaign as a 2014 Best Place to work for LGBT Equality (2014)
Dow Jones Sustainability Index as a leader in corporate sustainability (2013)
Carbon Disclosure Project on the 2013 Climate Performance Leadership Index (2013)
GI Jobs as a 2014 Military Friendly Employer (2014)
Military Times Edge as a “Best for Vets” Employer (2013)
Ethisphere Institute as One of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" (2008-2012) Visit our website to learn more about The Hartford’s recognition. More information about the company and its product offerings is available at http://www.thehartford.com/. Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheHartford.
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