High Value Risk Manager

Private Client Select Insurance Services LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Remote-friendly policy

Job summary

Private Client Select Insurance Services LLC is seeking a High Value Risk Manager in the United States to oversee end-to-end inspection and risk assessment for residential properties valued at $10M and above. You will guide brokers, clients, underwriters, and vendors, ensuring accurate valuations, timely inspections, and adherence to SLAs while providing strategic insights for underwriting decisions.

The role requires deep knowledge of high-value properties, risk management, and strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high-value insurance, property risk management, property valuation, inspections, underwriting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of high-value residential properties, property construction, valuation methodologies, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating or inspecting complex residential risks, preferably properties with insured values of $10 million or greater.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to effectively work with senior-level internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for high-value property valuation and inspection matters, providing guidance and responding to inquiries from brokers, clients, underwriters, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for property inspections involving risks valued at $10 million or more, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
• Review inspection findings, valuation information, and supporting documentation to identify potential discrepancies, areas of concern, and opportunities for improved risk assessment.
• Partner with underwriting and brokerage teams to address complex valuation and inspection questions and provide timely, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct high-value property valuation reviews for risks exceeding $10 million in insured value, including risks located in areas where standard inspection coverage is limited or unavailable.
• Oversee the end-to-end inspection workflow for properties valued at $10 million or more, ensuring inspections are properly assigned, scheduled, completed, and documented within established SLAs.
• Collaborate closely with the team to reassess, cancel, reschedule, or redirect inspections based on property characteristics, geographic coverage, vendor capabilities, and business needs.
• Proactively monitor inspection queues and aging activity to identify potential delays, address issues, and prevent missed inspections before SLA thresholds are breached.
• Develop and deliver training to third-party inspection vendors on high-value property inspection standards, valuation practices, process requirements, and audit findings.
• Establish and communicate best practices to promote consistency, accuracy, and quality across the high-value inspection program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel

Workflow systems

Tools

Workflow systems

Job description

PCS is one of the largest high net worth managing general underwriters in the market today. With a sole focus on families with $5m or more in assets, PCS provides complex insurance policies for individuals with complex needs. Private Client Select offers property and casualty personal insurance solutions and risk management services that meet the unique and complex needs of High-Net-Worth clients. We understand their passions and are committed to preserving the life that they have built.

PCS employs approximately five hundred staff members. The company has offices in New York, NY, Edison, NJ, St. Petersburg, FL, Schaumburg, IL, and San Diego, CA. PCS has a geographically diverse workforce and supports hybrid and remote business-based flexibility.

About the Position

We are seeking a High Value Risk Manager to oversee the end-to-end inspection and risk assessment process for residential properties valued at $10M and above. This role serves as a key resource for brokers, clients, underwriters, and vendor partners, providing property valuation and inspection expertise, answering risk-related questions, and ensuring inspections are completed accurately and within established service level agreements (SLAs). The position will also conduct select high-value property inspections and provide insights to support underwriting decisions. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of high-value properties, property valuation and inspection practices, sound judgment, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to effectively manage the overall inspection process from initial request through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for high-value property valuation and inspection matters, providing guidance and responding to inquiries from brokers, clients, underwriters, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for property inspections involving risks valued at $10 million or more, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards.
• Review inspection findings, valuation information, and supporting documentation to identify potential discrepancies, areas of concern, and opportunities for improved risk assessment.
• Partner with underwriting and brokerage teams to address complex valuation and inspection questions and provide timely, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct high-value property valuation reviews for risks exceeding $10 million in insured value, including risks located in areas where standard inspection coverage is limited or unavailable.
• Provide preliminary valuation estimates for new business opportunities and desk revaluations for renewals to support underwriting decisions.
• Oversee the end-to-end inspection workflow for properties valued at $10 million or more, ensuring inspections are properly assigned, scheduled, completed, and documented within established SLAs.
• Collaborate closely with the team to reassess, cancel, reschedule, or redirect inspections based on property characteristics, geographic coverage, vendor capabilities, and business needs.
• Proactively monitor inspection queues and aging activity to identify potential delays, address issues, and prevent missed inspections before SLA thresholds are breached.
• Develop and deliver training to third-party inspection vendors on high-value property inspection standards, valuation practices, process requirements, and audit findings.
• Establish and communicate best practices to promote consistency, accuracy, and quality across the high-value inspection program.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Education

• 10+ years of experience in high-value insurance, property risk management, property valuation, inspections, underwriting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of high-value residential properties, property construction, valuation methodologies, and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating or inspecting complex residential risks, preferably properties with insured values of $10 million or greater.
• Ability to provide knowledgeable guidance and respond confidently to complex valuation and inspection questions from underwriters, brokers, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate property information, identify discrepancies, and make sound, well-supported recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end inspection workflows, prioritize competing demands, and ensure timely completion within established SLAs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to effectively work with senior-level internal and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and quality in property valuation and inspection activities.
• Ability to conduct on-site property inspections and travel as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with insurance, inspection, valuation, or workflow management systems preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

PCS values and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. It is the policy of PCS not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, nation of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.