Director, Casualty Insurance Placement

Who We Are

Revantage a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company is a global provider of corporate services.

With a corporate purpose of In Pursuit of Better Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies spanning diverse asset classes including residential logistics office hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago the companys footprint extends across North America Europe and Asia Pacific.

Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance technology human resources and operations Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.

What We Value: Our Culture

Our people are our most important asset enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves enabling them todo their best work.

At Revantage we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work competitive compensation benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees voices and support an inclusive culture.

Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.

Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

Grow your career with us. As a member of our team youll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Why This Role Is Valuable

We are looking for an ambitious Sr. AVP with skill in Liability and Casualty to join our Global Risk and Insurance team. The Sr. AVP Insurance Placement is responsible for identifying evaluating and analyzing risks inherent to the operations of the company and its affilates and ultimately reducing the firms cost of risk. This individual will be expected to identify and evaluate the risk exposures and to administer the risk management programs efficiently as well as remain informed of the changes that occur within the company and recommend/execute changes to the program(s) as appropriate. They will track and review all insurance policies held by the company and support renewal process annually.

How You Add Value

• Create robust Liability and Casualty Insurance programs and allocations across multiple asset classes.

• Create refine and implement processes around budgeting invoicing market updates and renewal communications

• Understand and manage the actuarial modeling results provided by external partners

• Develop strong effective working relationships with companys management and internal customers at each property to communicate casualty insurance standards.

• Establish yourself as the casualty and liability resource and educate the Portfolio Companies on the various insurance coverages and risk mitigation opportunities.

• Implement administer and monitor risk management techniques/strategies to efficiently and cost-effectively manage those risks (i.e. captives risk transfer risk mitigation/loss control risk avoidance risk elimination risk retention etc.).

• Regularly review the liability insurance programs for enhancements and work closely with brokers to create cost savings opportunities.

• Effectively interact with companys risk team brokers RMIS vendors and insurers in communicating companys risk related goals and objectives.

• Coordinate issuance and distribution of Certificates of Insurance to company business partners with the broker. Evaluate and monitor incoming certificates to determine if they meet the appropriate contractual requirements and take needed action if not.

• Regularly review insurance programs for enhancements and work closely with brokers to create cost savings opportunities.

• Collect and manage exposure information for a large real estate portfolio spanning multiple asset classes through use of Risk Management Information System (RMIS).

• Verifies development activity by collecting and organizing contracts policies and insurance certificates and comparing to appropriate contracts leases or agreements.

• Assist Risk Management Transaction team with review of construction policies and contracts for acquisitions actively under construction or immediately post construction.

• Utilize the RMIS to develop meaningful reports across the various Portfolio Companies.

• Effectively interact with companys risk team brokers RMIS vendors and insurers in communicating companys risk related goals and objectives.

• Act as an in-house resource to educate advise and counsel company management staff and business partners where necessary to reduce or transfer risks.

• Review insurance binders invoices and policies for accuracy and manage the retention of policies schedules of insurance and other risk management documentation based on companys retention policy.

• Participate in forums risk management educational programs and other educational opportunities to stay abreast of emerging issues affecting risks.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelors degree in Risk Management Accounting (Computational/Quantitative) Finance Economics or related field required

• 10 years overall risk experience

• Advanced degree or industry-specific designations (CIC ARM CPCU etc.) preferred

• Property & Casualty Brokers License preferred

• Insurance expertise with specific focus on General Liability Umbrella Liability Excess Liability Auto Liability Workers Compensation and Management Liability.

• Preferred knowledge and understanding of various real estate sectors including the main products and services produced and processes used

• First-class interpersonal skills including relationship building and maintenance

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) numerical presentation & organizational skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment where superior time-management and prioritization skills are essential

• Be willing to travel 15% domestically

Base Compensation Range:

Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

Please review the job applicant privacy notice here.

Perks for You

• Competitive salary overall compensation and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Hybrid Work Policy
  • Productivity Hours weekly meeting-free work time
  • Summer Fridays
  • Work From Anywhere Month
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement

Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant employee or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status uniformed servicemember status race color caste immigration status religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex gender gender expression gender identity marital status sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) protected leave status domestic violence victim status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email