Blake Hayes

About Blake Hayes

Senior Risk Consultant with over 13 years in insurance-based risk control and 15 years in public safety, including roles as Loss Control Manager, Fire Marshal, Firefighter/EMT, Arson Investigator and Risk Engineer. Proven success conducting detailed field risk assessments across multiple lines—Property, General Liability, Auto / Fleet, Workers\' Compensation, Product Liability, and Agriculture, supporting underwriters with data-driven recommendations. Skilled in COPE and workers compensation evaluations, job hazard analysis, sprinkler system adequacy, NFPA/OSHA compliance, PML estimation, and loss trending. FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot with extensive use of aerial inspections. Experienced with accounts exceeding $150M in TIV and developing corrective action plans, training programs, service strategies and plans to reduce loss potential. Currently pursuing the ARM and TRIP designation and hold multiple certifications. Specialized training through the Agriculture Risk Inspection School (NAMIC) and the Travelers sprinkler lab. Personal experience in manufacturing, trucking, agriculture and aviation.

Experience

1. Senior Loss Control Representative

   Harford Mutual Insurance Group

   Oct 2025 — Present · IN, US

   Complete risk surveys (COPE) for Property, Casualty, Workers Compensation and Fleet lines of coverage- Conduct fire sprinkler system adequacy reviews and form PMLs- Review inspection, testing and maintenance records for fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems- Review loss trends and analysis to develop service strategies and effectiveness of existing controls- Identify gaps in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning and make recommendations- Develop service plans to support underwriter decisions and policyholder safety- Produce detailed reports and deliver formal recommendations to underwriters, brokers and insured- Assist with virtual inspections and remote consultations- Contribute to client retention by supporting targeted risk improvement efforts on key accounts- Research risk analysis of similar types of accounts that have safety programs assigned for comparative purposes, in order to develop appropriate plans to mitigate loss for assigned accounts

Education

• Vincennes University

  Business Management / Aviation Flight Technology

  1997

• Unmanned Vehicle University

  FAA Part 107 Certified Commercial UAV Pilot

  2020 — 2020

• Vincennes University

  Fire Science & Safety Technology

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Enforcement
• Investigation
• Hazmat Operations
• Firefighting
• Nfpa
• Emergency Services
• Homeland Security
• Incident Command
• Arson
• Emergency Medical
• Policy
• Building Codes
• Fire Service
• Emergency Management
• Public Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• First Responder
• Command
• Firefighters
• Government
• Fire Safety