Dallas-Based Insurance Strategy Director & Risk Leader

Crow Family Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Crow Family Inc. is seeking a Director of Risk Management based in our Dallas office to lead the insurance program strategy, procurement, carrier and broker management, loss control, and compliance across development, construction, and operations.

This role directly oversees the Claims Manager and collaborates with Legal on risk transfer and contracts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk management, CPCU/ARM designations, and a strong background in construction/real estate risk exposures,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, preferably within real estate development or construction.
• CPCU and ARM designations are preferred or required.
• Demonstrated experience administering complex insurance programs with carriers/brokers.
• Strong understanding of construction, development, and property operations risk exposures.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution and administration of the company’s risk management and insurance strategy across business operations, including loss prevention and safety initiatives.
• Partner with development, construction, and operations teams to assess project-level risks and loss prevention measures, and ensure compliance with insurance and bonding requirements.
• Lead enterprise-wide insurance procurement, market strategy, carrier selection, and renewal negotiations.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for insurance brokers and carriers alongside the Senior Director, coordinating program performance, coverage enhancements, and market initiatives.
• Oversee the administration of insurance programs, including policy implementation, exposure tracking, underwriting submissions, and coordination of renewal activities.
• Support the strategic oversight and administration of the company’s surety bonding program.
• Oversee the maintenance of property schedules, exposure data, and COPE data to support underwriting, renewals, and risk analysis.
• Manage insurance compliance processes, including contract review and ensuring third-party adherence to contractual insurance requirements.
• Drive loss control initiatives and partner with the Claims Manager to analyze loss trends and reduce claim frequency and severity.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk mitigation, loss prevention, safety best practices, and insurance requirements.
• Oversee insurance-related financial processes, including premium allocations, internal billing, and cost management.
• Assist in identifying emerging risks and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen the organization’s overall risk management strategy, including coordination with Legal on insurance, contractual risk transfer, and corporate legal structure matters.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

CPCU

ARM

Job description

Crow Family Inc. is seeking a Director of Risk Management based in our Dallas office to lead the insurance program strategy, procurement, carrier and broker management, loss control, and compliance across development, construction, and operations.

This role directly oversees the Claims Manager and collaborates with Legal on risk transfer and contracts. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk management, CPCU/ARM designations, and a strong background in construction/real estate risk exposures,