Senior Manager, Insurance and Risk

Bridgestone Americas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunities for development and mentorship

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Global work environment

Focus on work/life effectiveness

Job summary

A leading global tire and rubber company in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Manager Insurance Risk Management. This position is responsible for overseeing non-benefit lines of insurance and leading a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in risk management, a proven leadership background, and excellent analytical skills. The company promotes a diverse workplace and offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Insurance Risk Management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role at a large multinational company.
• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing team.
• Drive initiatives to build the insurance risk management function.
• Manage day-to-day operations of corporate risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/BBA degree in business or related field

Tools

ARM (Associate in Risk Management)

Job description

Senior Manager Insurance Risk Management

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, along with Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA) headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

We looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Manager Insurance Risk Management leader to join our team in Nashville, TN. This role will be responsible for the management of all non‑benefit lines of insurance. The role will lead a team of 2–3 teammates, prepare underwriting data for application submissions, lead renewal negotiations, prepare program briefing material, and maintain communication with brokers, carriers and internal stakeholders as needed. *** This role is HYBRID. In the office 3 days a week (Tuesday to Thursday) at HQ in Nashville, TN ***

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor high‑performing team
• Drive key initiatives and strategy to build the insurance risk management function, team, systems, and policies
• Lead the day‑to‑day operations of the corporate risk management function, including policy administration, commercial contract risk review, and insurance claims and financial reporting
• Participate as the insurance and risk subject matter expert related to M&A activities, including due diligence and post‑deal integration
• Manage aspects of the captive insurance entity operations and reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BBA degree in business or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Insurance Risk Management with at least 3 years in a leadership role at a large multinational company
• Strong track record of building and scaling global risk management programs
• Managed and validated the collection of business exposure information across multiple countries and currencies
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communications skills
• ARM (Associate in Risk Management)
• Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish preferred, but not required

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing