Director - Insurance / Risk Management

Job Description

Position: Director of Insurance / Risk Management

This role is responsible for leading a global portfolio of insurance and ensuring the protection and sustainability of operations worldwide. The position plays a critical role in developing and executing risk management strategies across multiple subsidiaries and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global subsidiary portfolio of insurance including property excess liability Directors & Officers (D&O) and cyber insurance.

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to support business operations.

• Leverage and manage a captive insurance entity to optimize the overall insurance portfolio.

• Coordinate and manage relationships with insurance brokers and underwriters to ensure effective placements.

• Collaborate with internal teams to support seamless insurance operations and placements.

• Monitor and analyze the insurance market to identify trends opportunities and risks.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior management on insurance and risk management matters.

• Prepare and present reports on insurance and risk management activities to the executive team.

• Deliver efficient and responsive insurance coverage that meets the diverse needs of international operations.

• Ensure strong builders risk insurance coverage to protect construction and development projects.

• Advise on U.S. market-based risks and insurance considerations for global operations.

• Manage contractor and vendor insurance requirements directly and through third-party vendors.

• Collaborate with internal resources to manage insurance claims.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Risk Management or a related field; Masters degree or professional certification (e.g. JD CPCU ARM) preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in insurance and risk management with a focus on industrials and operations.

• Proven experience managing a diverse portfolio of insurance lines including property excess liability D&O and cyber insurance.

• Strong knowledge of global insurance underwriting markets across the USA London Bermuda and Asia.

• Expertise in captive insurance entities particularly Vermont-registered captives.

• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to coordinate with brokers underwriters and internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Capable of balancing strategic insurance placements with day-to-day claims management responsibilities.