Corporate Insurance Manager

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 134,800 - 146,100; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is seeking a Corporate Insurance Manager to oversee all corporate insurance programs, ensuring adequate coverage for the institution’s assets, operations, and personnel.

The role involves collaborating with clinical, legal, and operational teams to assess risk, manage claims, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. A strong background in corporate insurance and risk management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in corporate insurance or risk management required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA preferred.
• 2 years of hospital or other not for profit healthcare liability and corporate insurance experience preferred.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all corporate insurance programs, including MPL, GL, Property, Cyber, D&O, WC, and Auto Liability; evaluate coverage levels and policy structures.
• Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers, underwriters, and legal counsel.
• Identify and assess organizational risks; collaborate with clinical, legal, and operational teams on insurance implications.
• Manage and monitor insurance claims with third-party administrators, insurers, and internal departments; ensure timely reporting and resolution.
• Develop and manage the insurance budget; analyze cost trends and provide financial impact reports to leadership.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and present reports on coverage, claims activity, and risk trends.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA

Job description

The Corporate Insurance Manager is responsible for the administration and optimization of the organization’s insurance portfolio. This role ensures that all corporate insurance policies adequately protect the institution’s assets, operations, and personnel. The Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to assess risk exposures, manage claims, and support compliance with regulatory requirements.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all corporate insurance programs, including but not limited to: Medical Professional Liability (MPL), General Liability (GL), Property, Cyber, Directors & Officers (D&O), Workers’ Compensation, and Auto Liability. Evaluate and recommend appropriate coverage levels and policy structures. Lead annual insurance renewals and coordinate with brokers, underwriters, and legal counsel.
• Identify and assess organizational risks and recommend insurance solutions. Collaborate with clinical, legal, and operational teams to evaluate new programs, services, and contracts for insurance implications.
• Manage and monitor insurance claims, working closely with third-party administrators, insurers, and internal departments. Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting and resolution of claims.
• Develop and manage the insurance budget, including premium allocations and cost recovery strategies. Analyze insurance cost trends and provide financial impact assessments to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable insurance regulations and internal policies. Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on insurance coverage, claims activity, and risk trends.
• Serve as the primary liaison with insurance brokers, carriers, and legal advisors. Educate internal stakeholders on insurance coverage, claims processes, and risk management best practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong Knowledge of self‑insurance or captive insurance arrangements.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and implement alternative risk‑financing strategies that support the organization’s broader financial and operational objectives.
• Solid understanding of healthcare regulatory requirements,
• Ability to navigate complex compliance obligations, ensure organizational adherence to applicable laws, and proactively identify potential insurance or liability implications associated with regulatory changes.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, multitasking, and time‑management skills
• Ability to balance competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where timely, accurate insurance and risk‑management decisions are essential.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field required.
• 5 years of experience in corporate insurance or risk management required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA preferred.
• 2 years of hospital or other not for profit healthcare liability and corporate insurance experience preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Patient Contact:

• None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusiveenvironment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionateprofessionals, neither do we.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$134,800.00 - $146,100.00