Associate Director, Corporate & Capital Insurance Services

Greater Toronto Airports Authority•Toronto, ON

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is seeking an Associate Director, Corporate & Capital Insurance Services to lead the strategic design, execution, and governance of GTAA’s corporate and capital insurance programs. This role involves providing leadership and expertise in insurance strategy, renewals, claims management, and stakeholder advisory to ensure coverage aligns with enterprise risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and major capital delivery objectives. The Associate Director will manage a specialized team and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Project Delivery, and external providers to safeguard assets, optimize the total cost of risk, and support resilient operations within a complex infrastructure environment.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in corporate insurance, risk management, or claims management, ideally within complex, regulated, or capital‑intensive environments.
Demonstrated experience managing large, multi‑line insurance portfolios, including construction or capital project exposures (e.g., OCIP or similar programs).
Strong knowledge of property, casualty, liability, and project‑specific insurance products, claims processes, and risk transfer mechanisms.
Proven ability to provide strategic, practical advice to senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders on insurance and risk matters.
Experience leading people, programs, or vendor relationships, with a collaborative and outcomes‑focused leadership style.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear, executive‑level insights.
A university degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field, supported by a professional designation such as CIP, FCIP, CRM, or ARM (or equivalent).
Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and manage GTAA’s corporate and capital insurance programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk appetite, capital delivery objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Lead the placement, renewal, and governance of complex insurance portfolios, including corporate insurance programs and Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) supporting major capital projects.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and project teams, providing expert guidance on insurance strategy, contractual risk transfer, claims exposure, and market conditions.
Oversee claims and litigation management activities, partnering with Legal, external counsel, brokers, and insurers to support timely resolution, optimal recovery, and organizational resilience.
Manage relationships with external brokers, insurers, adjusters, and consultants to optimize coverage, cost, and program effectiveness across a dynamic insurance market.
Ensure strong governance, documentation, and audit‑ready practices across all insurance programs, policies, and contractual requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team, fostering accountability, professional growth, and strong stakeholder partnership.
Prepare clear, concise, and decision‑ready materials for senior leadership and committees, translating complex insurance and risk information into actionable insights.