Director of Risk Management

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Homewood (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Risk Management to spearhead innovative risk management services for clients in the mining sector. This role involves leading a dedicated team, conducting detailed risk assessments, and fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the workers compensation insurance industry, showcasing leadership and exceptional communication skills. Join a dynamic environment that values collaboration and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Robust benefits package

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 7+ years in workers compensation insurance with risk management experience.
• Leadership and management experience with a focus on client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management staff and deliver exceptional client service.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop client risk management plans.

Skills

Risk Management

Client Services

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management

Master’s Degree in Business Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Industrial Comp, formerly American Mining Insurance Group, began operating in 1989 as a specialty carrier offering workers compensation coverage to qualified mining and mining related accounts. Known for excellence in loss control, claims management and underwriting, Berkley Industrial Comp has remained focused on our mission as the company has grown and matured.

Since becoming a W.R. Berkley Corporation member company in 2007, Berkley Industrial Comp has quadrupled its operating territory, introduced preferred rating plans, focused on continuous improvement in ease of doing business, made significant new investments in technology and added additional highly experienced staff to our team. With an AM Best rating of A+ Superior XV, Berkley Industrial Comp’s commitment to the mining sector remains unwavering.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives on a collaborative, relationship driven approach to risk management. The Director of Risk Management will lead efforts in providing exceptional Risk Management services to prospective and current Berkley Industrial Comp clients. Manage designated territory in addition to providing guidance and mentoring to other risk management team members. This role will work closely with the VP, CUO to develop cutting edge service platforms to maintain BIN’s risk management competitive advantage in the existing marketplace.

• Lead risk management staff in delivering exceptional client service, developing client risk management safety and health plans and participating in client risk management programs offering recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Conduct risk assessments for prospective and existing clients and compile and deliver timely, accurate and unambiguous written risk assessments to Underwriting. Focus of the position and staff assigned, will involve completing surveys for Workers Compensation risks within large commercial high hazard, mining and mining related industry segments.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with current and prospective customers, key agents/brokers and internal colleagues. Must demonstrate expertise in customer service and marketing, with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Provide in-house technical expertise to train and counsel Berkley Industrial Comp staff on risk management and emerging issues. Assume an instrumental, participative role in the future development and implementation of company-wide loss control guidelines and infrastructure.
• Development and assist in the research, development and utilization of new loss control services. Exhibit an innovative curiosity to consider “outside-the-box” risk management initiatives.
• Provide staff reviews and accountability of company equipment, expense accounts. Conduct individual staff reviews and assessments. Complete reports as necessary.
• Extensive (50% overnight travel required.
• Operate independently and productively in a remote physical location or office environment. Must be highly motivated, efficient, flexible and accountable. Embodies high degree of maturity and self-management, requiring minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years workers compensation insurance industry experience needed with a minimum of 5 years prior client services and/or risk management experience as well as prior account management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years prior leadership and management experience.
• Insurance or Safety Designations such as CPCU, AIC, ARM, and CSP preferred.
• Must have completed the OSHA General Industry and OSHA General Construction Course
• Experience with MSHA (surface and underground); MSHA Part 48 preferred
• Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principals; certified dust sampler and knowledge or use of dosimeters and sound level meter highly preferred
• Proficient in utilizing Power BI and other analytical tools to support informed decisions within the risk management process
• Ability to present and deliver KPI initiatives to the executive management team

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in field of Risk Management, Health & Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry
• Master’s Degree (preferred) from an accredited university with an emphasis in Business Management, Safety and Health Management or related or Engineering discipline.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Travel 50%

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role