Director of Risk Management

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The Director of Risk Management is responsible for designing and executing an integrated risk strategy that protects the organization’s people, assets, and financial performance across all business lines—development, construction, investment, and property management. Additionally, they are responsible for leading a proactive and collaborative approach to risk assessment, management and mitigation, working in partnership with all departments. The position is responsible for approaching risk and loss control matters with a problem-solving perspective.

The position’s responsibilities and interests encompass a broad perspective across the company that involves the safety of employees and visitors, protection of physical and financial assets, maintenance of reputation, and continuity of operation. Responsibilities include managing the company’s operational and development property and casualty insurance programs, leading proactive risk assessment and reduction strategies, and facilitating solutions to risk related issues.

The Director of Risk Management receives general guidance and direction from the CFO. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to:

1. Manage the Company’s insurance program including OCIP, general liability, builder’s risk, property, cyber, D&O, bonds and other insurance programs

• Manage, negotiate and supervise the marketing and purchasing of insurance for the Company, including completion of insurance applications, working with brokers, and negotiating policy renewals and inceptions
• Serve as principal point of contact with various external partners including insurance brokers, carriers, underwriters, claims adjusters, attorneys and other service providers
• Review insurance coverage for adequacy, research options and fiscal viability (cost/budget analysis), and make recommendations for additional coverage
• Develop, recommend and maintain best practices and appropriate exceptions, for indemnification, hold harmless requirements and insurance requirements
• Develop financial methods of managing risk, including application and purchase of multiple insurance programs
• Explore optional insurance funding mechanisms as appropriate to the size of the Company to assess risk transfer versus retention capabilities
• Maintain insurance policies, attaching additions and endorsements as received
• Oversee provision and collection of Certificate of Insurance (COI) process for vendors and other organizations which includes verifying information is accurate and complete, includes the right language and limits, and following up with departments for appropriate contacts
• Maintain current knowledge of Company programs/practices and changes in insurance market to ensure adequate coverage protection is offered and to assess the need for new lines of coverage or enhanced endorsements
• Review all acquisitions for loss trends, risk control issues and appropriate levels of insurance
• Work with internal stakeholders and brokers to create budgets for upcoming operational asset renewals and provide budgets for construction and development projects.

2. Establish, maintain, and lead effective and proactive loss control and risk awareness programs

• Provide consultative advice for departments focusing on constructive approaches that encourage mission-related activities while minimizing/mitigating associated risks
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