Corporate Risk Manager - Boston, MA

My client is an innovative, forward-thinking building construction management firm. They currently seek a dynamic risk management professional to join their organization. The Risk Manager will be responsible for identifying and assessing risk throughout the client organization. The position is responsible for the review of insurance policy coverage’s, implementation and maintenance of risk management procedures.

Corporate Risk Manager Responsibilities

Conduct comparative analysis and review of insurance terms, coverage’s and conditions

Assist in the comparative analyses and review of insurance and indemnifications of contracts, builders risk programs and policy coverage and provide feedback to the Legal Department and project management teams.

Part of the risk management team that manages Insurance Broker and Insurance Company relationships.

Provide training to project managers and administrative support on risk management policies and procedures

Manage preparation of Insurance renewal information and applications for insurance

Manage the preparation and review of historical retrospective rated programs including loss, and premium expense reconciliations

Conduct risk audits periodically and ensure compliance with Operating Procedures

Participate in the development of Insurance Manuals, training manuals and presentations

Develop relationship with project executives and project managers to effectively implement risk management protocols

Corporate Risk Manager Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 7 to 10 years relevant insurance industry, risk management experience preferably construction industry experience

Previous Casualty Underwriting experience is preferred

Intimate knowledge of insurance contracts, coverage’s, risk transfer concepts and general risk management theories

Understanding of financial/accounting principles including strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities

Working knowledge of Wrap Up’s, Contractor Default and Builders Risk; construction wrap-up insurance solutions: both contractor controlled insurance programs (CCIPs) and owner controlled insurance programs (OCIPs)

Excellent communication skills

Excellent analysis skills including use of analytical tools

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details. 

Email: sthompson@insurance-csg.com

Phone: 515-216-5455

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Corporate Risk Manager - Chicago, IL

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone with corporate risk management experience that is also experienced with risk purchasing.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Corporate Risk Manager
My client's business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, my client operates across six continents. Due to succession planning they are offering an opportunity to join their Risk Management department in Chicago. The Insurance Risk Solutions is a 17 member team based in London with 4 insurance and risk management professionals located in Chicago. The team in Chicago has general responsibility to implement the Group's Policy on Insurance for all its operations in the Americas, and work with the London team on global risk and insurance issues. This new hire will provide risk management and insurance services to my client's global business units and play a key role serving the risk and insurance needs of the Group. You will need to maintain close relationships with operating businesses, Treasury, Tax, and Legal.

Corporate Risk Manager Responsibilities
Overseeing insurance programs, supervising outsourced agents, working with the captive insurers, and participating in several risk management projects or activities such as risk engineering, contractual risk allocation, financial assurance, environmental risk management, etc. There will be opportunity to develop and apply new risk management and insurance techniques.
Implementation of Group Insurance Strategy: Provide practical advice to Business Units on the application of the Group's Policy on Insurance, which broadly describes the Group's risk retention philosophy.
Develop a keen understanding of client's hazard risks along with the risk management options available to deal with those risks. Develop and participate in value adding risk management projects to provide insurance and wider financial market solutions to risks.
Manage, plan, and arrange specific insurance purchases, either directly or through appointed agents. Examine alternatives such as self-insurance or captive participation to ensure the best risk management results.
Manage the work assigned to insurance brokers and other agents to ensure that they are operating within the framework of the Group policy and providing effective and low-cost support to the Business Units.
Coordinate insurance claims handling and activities following insured losses; advise BU’s of applicable coverage, notify broker/insurer, and work with the appointed adjuster to obtain a favorable settlement.

Corporate Risk Manager Requirements
Have a BS or BA Degree, preferably in finance, engineering, legal, or risk management.  Possess a keen interest in assessing and managing risk.
Excel in communication skills with ability to give practical advice.
Show an ability for creating and developing innovative ideas
Minimum 10 years experience applying risk management principles to major commercial operations. It will also be beneficial if they have placed or purchased commercial insurance products, especially in the energy insurance sector.
Able to work independently, prioritize, organize multiple assignments, and have strong oral and written communication skills.
Associate in Risk Management designation (ARM) or equivalent
MBA in Finance or other related subject

Please contact Scot Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242  Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at, www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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