Director, Self-Insurance Strategy & Operations

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Director of Self Insurance Operations to lead Banner Indemnity, Ltd. (BIL) and enterprise-wide risk financing strategies across multiple states. The role partners with Risk Finance leadership to optimize risk transfer, retention, and regulatory compliance.

This position shapes policy, oversees underwriting and actuarial collaboration, and drives financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep self-insurance experience, board-ready communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of risk management experience.
• Strong PC/software proficiency and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience as a super-user or provide consultative input for applications.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and requirements.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for self-insurance/captive management across Banner.
• Develop enterprise-wide self-insurance strategy and oversee BIL policies.
• Coordinate with actuaries, captive managers, and regulators.
• Lead board material preparation and coordinate captive board meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multiple states.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Contract interpretation

PCs and software proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare/Business/Related

7-10 years risk management experience

Master’s degree preferred

CPCU/CPHRM/ARM designation preferred

Job description

Banner Health in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Director of Self Insurance Operations to lead Banner Indemnity, Ltd. (BIL) and enterprise-wide risk financing strategies across multiple states. The role partners with Risk Finance leadership to optimize risk transfer, retention, and regulatory compliance.

This position shapes policy, oversees underwriting and actuarial collaboration, and drives financial performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep self-insurance experience, board-ready communication,