Risk Control Consultant - Illinois (Metro Chicago/Northeast IL)

Acuity is seeking an experienced Risk Control Consultant to conduct surveys and prepare survey reports for the Commercial Underwriting department. This individual will provide loss control assistance and advice to policyholders and agents. In addition, this role will make recommendations to reduce the severity and frequency of loss exposures at insured accounts. They also assist in creating and implementing custom safety and training programs for service accounts. This territory will cover the Metro Chicago and surrounding counties. 

Internal Deadline to apply: Friday, June 19th, 2026

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects appropriate information on prospects and policyholders regarding the degree to which they conform to company underwriting standards and industry best practices. This process includes a thorough review of operations, analysis of loss history, analysis of hazards and controls, and recognition of key risk differential features.
• Prepares objective written reports that evaluate and grade accounts in comparison to other like businesses.
• Meets productivity and timeliness goals per company standards.
• Conducts regular service calls to assist policyholders with their loss control efforts by helping them establish effective hazard controls. Submits recommendations for account improvement conforming to company and applicable consensus standards.
• Effective utilization of technical resources such as A.M. Best, NFPA, OSHA, and DOT.  
• Studies safety magazines, publications, and company distributed directives.
• Assists in safety meetings and/or supervisory training sessions at policyholder’s locations.
• Maintains contacts with agency personnel in their territory.
• Actively participates in personal developmental activities to expand technical knowledge and to stay current on industry topics.
• Be available to travel throughout the assigned territory as well as occasional travel to other territories as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record to operate a corporate vehicle.
• Regular and predicable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION: 

A college degree from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Engineering, Science, or other acceptable curriculum or equivalent. 

EXPERIENCE: 

Five years experience in risk control with a multi-line insurance company or ten years experience in a safety related field.           

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to work well with policyholders, prospects, agents, and company personnel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have functional PC skills. 

*Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*

This job is classified as exempt.

The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $160,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

For this role, Acuity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. A full description of benefits and eligibility will be provided to candidates during the hiring process. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. 

Acuity will include at least one in-person interview during the hiring process for all positions. 

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply or during the interview process, including for in-person interviews, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. Acuity is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process for qualified individuals.