Americas Risk Senior Manager
Cushman & Wakefield•Chicago, IL
•$127,500 - $150,000•Onsite
About The Position
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Americas Risk Senior Manager who will be responsible for the leadership and management of the risk management function in North America. Reporting to the Chief Counsel, Litigation & Risk, this position partners with the regional business units and corporate functions to provide effective risk management which aligns with Cushman & Wakefield’s global risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, managing, and minimizing risks to the company through active involvement in contract negotiations, claims management, corporate insurance program placement, and loss control.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in corporate risk management and/or corporate insurance roles with progressive responsibility
- Strong background in property and casualty insurance coverages
- Experience managing high deductible and self-insurance programs
- Experience identifying current and emerging trends in risk management in internal and external environments
- Experience managing a team
- Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in risk management, business or other related field but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- Computer proficiency to utilize online Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS)
Nice To Haves
- Risk management and/or insurance designation (ARM, CPCU, or similar) preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage internal relationships with the business units and corporate functions to facilitate the identification, evaluation and understanding of risks across the company
- Provide subject matter expertise, ongoing consultation, and training to the business leaders regarding internal and external risk management issues
- Provide support in the placement and negotiation of regional and contract specific insurance programs with the company’s insurance brokers
- Provide support for client and vendor contract negotiations, including leading the negotiation of insurance provisions and identification of scope issues
- Manage the reporting and resolution of property and casualty insurance claims within authority
- Oversee and manage a team of in-house claims managers, third party claims administrator (TPA), and other relevant parties to drive positive claim outcomes for all US and Canada workers compensation, general liability, and auto claims
- Coordinate routine functions of the US and Canada insurance programs, including annual policy audits, state required filings and notices, and certificate of insurance issuance
- Identify loss drivers and claims trends; partner with the business teams and other corporate functions to create and implement loss control initiatives to reduce claims frequency and severity and reduce the company’s Total Cost of Risk
- Assist with M&A due diligence and integration of the acquired company into Cushman & Wakefield’s insurance and risk management programs
- Partner with the cross-functional teams on vendor management and compliance
- Ensure claims and other risk data is accurately maintained in the company’s Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and other internal and external systems
- Prepare and present risk reports to management as required or requested
- Partner with other regional risk managers on global or cross-regional projects
- Assist with other regional risk and insurance projects as requested or needed
Benefits
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- retirement savings plans
- life, and disability insurance programs
- paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
