Senior Risk Manager, Claims & Loss Prevention

McCormick Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

McCormick Place in Chicago seeks a Risk Manager to support the Director of Risk and Loss Prevention in enhancing the campus risk program. This role manages risk identification, claims, and contractual risk initiatives while working with leadership, the Legal Department, brokers, carriers, exhibitors, and event organizers to safeguard assets.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field, 7+ years of experience, and professional designations. CRM/CRMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, finance, accounting or related field.
• CRM or CRMP designation preferred; strong candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk concepts to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of large public venues, convention centers, hospitality facilities, sports venues, airports, municipalities, or similar environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's insurance and claims programs.
• Review and approve Certificates of Insurance for contractors, exhibitors, vendors, and event organizers.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department and external panel counsel regarding active claims and litigation.
• Investigate incidents, property damage claims, and liability exposures.
• Identify responsible parties and pursue contractual and insurance recovery opportunities.
• Conduct facility inspections and support safety and loss prevention initiatives.
• Oversee relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, claims administrators, and consultants.
• Assist with insurance renewals and coverage evaluations.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies for events and facility operations.
• Prepare reports for leadership regarding claims activity, litigation, insurance matters, and emerging risks.

Skills

Risk management

Claims management

Contract risk programs

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business, finance, accounting or related field

MBA or MS preferred

CRM/CRMP designation preferred

Job description

McCormick Place in Chicago seeks a Risk Manager to support the Director of Risk and Loss Prevention in enhancing the campus risk program. This role manages risk identification, claims, and contractual risk initiatives while working with leadership, the Legal Department, brokers, carriers, exhibitors, and event organizers to safeguard assets.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in risk management or related field, 7+ years of experience, and professional designations. CRM/CRMP preferred.