What is a Loss/Risk Control Inspection?

Upen Sarepalli, MS, AIS, AINS, CLCS, RWCS

Last Updated

September 18, 2025

Loss control is a Risk Management technique that seeks to reduce the possibility that a loss will occur and reduce the severity of those that do occur.

A loss control program should help insureds reduce claims and insurers reduce losses through safety and Risk Management Information and Services.

What is the Insured's Responsibility?

  • Rate - Access loss causing hazards
  • Record - Document the discovery
  • Remove/Repair - Clean it and fix it
  • Resume - Run operations with confidence

What is the Insurer's Requirement?

  • Central Station Fire Alarm Certificate/Contract
  • Central Station Burglar Alarm Certificate/Contract
  • Sprinkler Maintenance/Service Contract
  • Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form
    (building construction and opening protection roof, windows, and doors)
  • Annual Roof Maintenance Agreement or Current Roofer's Report
  • Roof Replacement Invoices - Roof Repair Invoices
  • Material Safety Data Sheets for any chemical storage
  • Plot Survey including a building diagram for total area
  • Cooking Equipment Servicing Agreement(s) for hood and duct cleaning and      automatic extinguishing systems
  • Verification of Code Compliance for any spray paint booth(s)
  • Gross Revenue and payroll Verification - Financial Report, Tax Filing, P&L            and 941
  • Exterminator/Pest Control Contract Agreement
  • Grantor of Franchise Agreement
  • Third Party Lender Agreements including hold harmless
  • Tenant Lease Agreement

To learn more about reducing claims and losses through safety and Risk Management, contact Upen at 866-554-6799 today.

This article is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel or an insurance professional for appropriate advice.

About the Author

 Upen Sarepalli, MS, AIS, AINS, CLCS, RWCS
Account Executive/Risk Manager for World Insurance Associates LLC. Upen has over 15 years' experience in Commercial Risk Management and develops client-centric product solutions to meet the needs of small to large sized businesses.