Insurance Manager - Risk Management - F&B Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers, and consumer satisfaction. We remain committed to our small‑town roots and rural values.
Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

We focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment among our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to doing better, join us!

We value each employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we offer a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, 401‑K, life & disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, health fairs, gym membership discounts, and so much more!

Pay Range for this position is: $125,000–$186,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience and geographical location.

The Insurance Manager will play a critical role in supporting the organization’s risk‑management strategy by overseeing insurance policy administration, claims management, financial analysis, and compliance. This position is designed to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate claims recovery, and enable strategic risk governance.

• Policy Administration:
  Manage insurance policy renewals, endorsements, and documentation. Track coverage adequacy and ensure timely renewals.
• Claims Management:
  Oversee claims intake, investigation, and resolution. Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, adjustors, brokers, and legal counsel to expedite recovery and minimize loss.
• Financial Oversight:
  Analyze insurance‑related expenses, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and support premium negotiations to control costs.
• Risk Intelligence:
  Utilize data analytics to identify risk trends, optimize insurance programs, and support enterprise risk initiatives.
• Compliance Support:
  Prepare for audits, maintain regulatory documentation, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
  Enhance current insurance products and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Contract & Documentation Management:
  Review third‑party contracts for insurance‑related provisions and coordinate with legal, business development, construction, and procurement teams.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as a point of contact for insurers, brokers, and internal business units. Support communication and collaboration across departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in insurance management, claims administration, accounting, finance, or risk analysis (preferred).
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, compliance, accounting, and audit processes.
• Experience working with brokers, adjusters, and legal counsel.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is a strong asset.

You’ll be part of a growing risk‑management team, positioned to make a measurable impact on the organization’s financial resilience and operational integrity.

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

Sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side‑to‑side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

Squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20–35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

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