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Senior Account Engineer

Property

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Woodruff Sawyer

Woodruff Sawyer

501-1,000 employees

Insurance brokerage specializing in risk management

Financial Services
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$100.5k - $154.1kAnnually

+ Incentive Program (15% of salary)

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Marketing
Requirements
  • At least 8 years of property insurance risk engineering experience/ property loss control experience
  • Understanding of FM Global, NFPA, or other HPR standards and concepts
  • Ability to travel to California and Oregon about 15-30% of the time, and occasionally elsewhere in the U.S.A, and infrequently overseas.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
Responsibilities
  • Be a strong advocate for the client to aid them in identifying, prioritizing, and reducing risks
  • Help Woodruff Sawyer become the industry's most sought-after professionals in risk management by embodying our vision. Our priority is ensuring client risk is managed effectively, allowing them to focus on their future
  • Advise clients on fire, natural hazard, and machinery breakdown exposures
  • Negotiate with carrier engineers on risk improvement plans, recommendations and alternatives, and servicing plans
  • Perform physical site surveys, collecting the necessary information to assemble marketing and COPE reports
  • Estimate and determine adequacy of reported values using tools such as Marshall & Swift
  • Advise account service teams on natural hazard exposures and limits

Woodruff Sawyer offers insurance brokerage and consulting services, focusing on risk management, insurance, and employee benefits for commercial clients, including technology firms and large corporations. They create customized insurance solutions by identifying emerging trends and enhancing clients' risk management strategies. Unlike competitors, Woodruff Sawyer has a deep understanding of the tech insurance market, providing valuable insights to help clients navigate complexities. Their goal is to be a trusted advisor, helping clients mitigate risks and achieve their business objectives.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

1918

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Woodruff Sawyer's expansion into New York and the Pacific Northwest offers significant growth opportunities and market penetration.
  • The promotion of experienced leaders like Dave Erickson and Alex Pazooki indicates strong internal talent development and leadership stability.
  • Their comprehensive guides on cyber and property casualty insurance showcase thought leadership and provide valuable insights to clients.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the insurance brokerage industry could pressure Woodruff Sawyer to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Expansion into new regions like New York may come with integration challenges and operational risks.

What makes Woodruff Sawyer unique

  • Woodruff Sawyer's deep understanding of the tech insurance market and emerging trends sets them apart from generalist insurance brokers.
  • Their proactive approach to risk management, rather than just policy placement, provides added value to clients.
  • The firm's expansion into key markets like New York and the Pacific Northwest demonstrates their strategic growth and regional expertise.