What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Blackbird Recruiting?
The company is a specialised insurance provider that offers policies designed to cover employees and workers compensation. They pride themselves on having an exceptional team environment, with multiple avenues for growth opportunities.
Location - Greater New York City area (including Long Island, Rockland County, northern Jersey, etc.)
Working Environment : Hybrid - Position is mostly Remote in the NYC area but also requires site visits.
Salary range based on experience : $100,000- $135,000
Job Description
The Risk Manager will be responsible for conducting worker’s compensation risk management program audits for new and existing clients in order to maintain an acceptable loss ratio.
This position will require conducting client interviews either over the phone or virtual meetings (Zoom, Teams etc.), or in person, to obtain relevant loss control information. On-site hazard inspections, loss analyses, and policies and procedures review and creation will also be required. This information will be processed into written reports to be reviewed with clients in order to earn buy-in for the recommendations and to develop a collaborative plan to execute them.
Reports directly to Director of Risk & Claims Management
This is a full-time and mostly remote position (maximum two days per month in office which is flexible based on client travel schedule that month).
Travelling to visit clients (typically within a five-hour radius) is required and will include some overnight assignments based on the travel time.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct loss control site visits and produce hazard assessment reports with recommendations for improvement
Production of risk and claims management monitoring reports
Interpret claims data and create action plans based thereon
Assist with implementation and monitoring of all risk management elements
Earn buy-in from each facility on risk management initiatives
Review existing safety documents, trainings, and systems in order to support and enhance as appropriate
Conduct training / consult on any / all risk management items including but not limited to accident investigation, root cause analysis, loss control execution
Build, participate in, and manage safety committees and manage safety incentive programs
Reduce claims frequency, severity, and reporting lag time
Enhance return-to-work program usage efficiency
Manage scheduling and follow ups for risk management functions
Conduct loss data analyses
Assistance with management of insured communication campaigns, claims management and with development / enhancement of internal policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Professional designation such as CPCU, ARM, CRM, or similar preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office and has an aptitude to learn other software applications ∙ Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented with a high accuracy rate
Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
Ability to problem solve and use good judgment
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills
Experience Required
3-5 years worker’s compensation loss control experience
- 7 years commercial loss control experience (non-workers compensation)
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000
