Manager, Insurance and Risk

Amherst is seeking a highly motivated and independent individual to join its team as Manager, Insurance and Risk . In this highly visible and dynamic position, you will oversee all aspects of Amherst’s insurance program and work closely with key stakeholders across multiple business units to provide strategic and analytical support as well as management of key projects and the claims administration team.

Position is available in the following cities : New York, NY, Austin, TX, or Phoenix, AZ

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to inform and advise on corporate risk and insurance strategy, analysis, programs, and decisions
• Front-facing management of insurance and broker relationships
• Liaison between broker and insurance carriers for reporting major claims and claims management
• Conduct operational risk analyses and research areas of exposure to assess insurance needs
• Lead and execute insurance coverage placements and renewals
• Develop and monitor annual insurance budgets
• Oversee management of Amherst’s captive insurance program, including retention and supervision of outside advisors
• Manage relationships with and performance of of outside insurance vendors, including Brokers and Third-Party Administrators
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve operational practices and processes
• Develop operational risk management reporting and data analysis
• Develop and manage internal claim reporting procedures and processes
• Maintain all insurance policies, including professional liability, property, casualty
• Work with internal and external counsel, stakeholders and compliance to identify contract risks and compliance with contractual insurance requirements
• Oversee Certificate of Insurance requirements and request certificates from vendors and independent contractors as needed
• Monitor insurance market dynamics and forecast market trends

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