Managing Director Insurance & Risk Management

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 189,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Senior Director of Risk and Insurance Management to lead a department of 15 and external vendors, overseeing insurance procurement, risk financing, and claims. The role manages a $100 million insurance budget, guides program marketing, and collaborates with legal on liability strategy.

The position oversees recovery and property/public liability claims, chairs the captive advisory committee, and works on interdepartmental program alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Risk Management or related field required.
• MBA or JD desirable for advanced leadership and legal acumen.
• Experience in corporate risk management and insurance procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Risk and Insurance management department and vendors.
• Oversee insurance procurement and risk financing, including a $100M budget.
• Lead marketing of insurance programs and due diligence for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee recovery, property damage, and public liability claims.
• Collaborate with legal on disposition of significant liability claims.
• Oversee captive insurance program and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk assessment

Contract review

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance/Risk Management/Business/Finance/Engineering

MBA or JD desirable

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-20-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryDirect all activities pertaining to the Risk and Insurance Management Department, including all insurance procurement and risk financing, captive insurance oversight, risk control of physical hazard risks, property insurance claims, public liability claims and recovery/subrogation claims. Develop and maintain risk management, risk financing, claim and risk control policies and procedures for the effective and efficient financial protection of corporate assets. Supervise a department of 15 people and multiple external vendors including brokers, actuaries, loss control consultants and others.Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:Provide leadership to the Risk and Insurance management department including the activities of insurance analysts, liability claim adjusters and the recovery (subrogation) claim process.Oversee the process of insurance procurement and risk financing including the management of the $100 million insurance budget and related premium allocations.Lead the process of marketing insurance programs including underwriting submissions and presentations to insurance companies, and reporting and providing updates to AEP senior management as appropriate.Oversee the management of recovery claims, property damage claims and public liability claims.Collaborate with the legal department in strategizing the disposition of significant liability claims.Direct and oversee the activities pertaining to vendor relationships including insurance companies, captive management firms, insurance brokers, risk consultants, etc.Direct the review of existing Risk and Insurance management policies and procedures and direct the creation of new policies and procedures as needed.Review and negotiate insurance terms and other provisions across multiple contracts and agreements with service and material vendors, EPC contractors, etc.Lead insurance due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and facilitate transaction-related insurance solutions where required.Oversee AEP interdepartmental activities for insurance programs and claims processes including operating company and business segment leadership, legal, trusts and investments, accounting, internal audit, treasury, etc.Oversee the AEP insurance captive including its underwriting and financial strategies, acting as the chair of the captive Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and participating in other committees according to AEP's participation agreement with the captive.What We're Looking For:Education:Bachelor's Degree required preferably in Insurance and Risk Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or other relevant education.Experience:Minimum of 10+ years with experience in finance, corporate risk management or insurance, including six years of supervisory responsibility and possessing an understanding of claims management, insurance procurement, actuarial analysis, contractual insurance provisions and other job functions.Other Must Haves:MBA or JD is desirable.Experience in the energy or utility industry is highly desirable.Experience with captive insurance companies is highly desirable.Licenses/Certifications: Certification in either Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) is preferred.Where You'll Work:On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OHWhat You'll Get:Base salaryAnnual bonusLong-term incentive401K matchAEP PensionComprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!#LI-ONSITE#AEPCareersCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-012Compensation Range:$188,524.00 - $245,080.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 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