Claims and Risk Manager

ZipRecruiter; Willmar (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction and materials company is seeking a full-time Claims and Risk Manager to manage claims and support risk management. This hybrid role in Willmar, MN, involves collaboration with teams and requires travel across the U.S. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with company match

Qualifications

• Proven experience in claims management, specifically in workers' compensation or general liability.
• Ability to establish rapport and effectively advise all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the claims process, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution.
• Analyze risk exposures and loss trends to mitigate potential liabilities.
• Develop and implement claims management Best Practices portfolio-wide.

Skills

Communication

Analytic Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management

Bachelor’s degree in insurance

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Tools

Excel

RMIS tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Duininck Companies is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team as a full-time Claims and Risk Manager!

Duininck Companies, a family-owned portfolio of businesses with a legacy of almost 100 years in construction and materials, water management, and real estate, is seeking a dedicated Claims and Risk Manager to join our Central Team in Minnesota. This role is pivotal in managing claims and supporting portfolio risk management to foster our mission of leveraging enterprise resources and our values to achieve success, delivering quality projects/products while fostering strong relationships and sustainable growth. This is a hybrid position with an office location in Willmar, Minnesota. The Claims and Risk Manager role requires periodic travel to entity locations throughout the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the claims process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
2. Analyze risk exposures and loss trends, providing actionable insights to mitigate potential liabilities.
3. Collaborate with entity teams, subcontractors, and external parties to resolve claims efficiently.
4. Develop and implement claims management Best Practices portfolio-wide in alignment with company values and regulatory requirements.
5. Be the Risk subject matter expert on RMIS, determine ways to optimize efficient use and actionable data.
6. Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership highlighting claims trends and risk analysis.
7. Support certificate of insurance (COI) process at portfolio businesses.
8. Assist with insurance renewal process – data compilation and development, management of bound policies.
9. Stay informed on industry best practices and specific regulations to ensure compliance and innovation in claims handling.
10. Assist with other projects/responsibilities as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in claims management, specifically in workers' compensation or general/auto liability insurance, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish rapport and effectively advise all levels within organization.
• Ability to professionally raise concerns and effectively deal with conflict.
• Positive attitude, flexible and continuous learner.
• Strong analytic skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel or similar), RMIS tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle with the ability to travel to entity locations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, look at computer screens for extended periods, and lift up to 20 pounds, as needed. Position requires dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse, and ability to hear and speak clearly.

This full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range $95,000 to $150,000 based on years of experience and applicable background.
• Paid Time Off and 8 Paid Holidays
• Mileage and business travel expense reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Theft Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, and more!
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match