Director, Insurance and Risk

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role leads LA28's enterprise insurance strategy, protecting the organization, its venues, and its people as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director sets the direction for the multi-layered insurance portfolio, the Owner Controlled Insurance Program, captive insurance entity, and complex indemnity and litigation strategies. This position establishes the standards, workflows, and financial models that govern the enterprise insurance program in partnership with LA28’s insurance brokers, underwriters, and advisors. The coverage architecture and risk standards set by this role will protect every venue, event, and participant as the Games take shape, ensuring LA28 remains financially resilient and ready to deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in corporate risk management, commercial insurance brokerage, or enterprise risk advisory.
• Experience with large-scale Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) or Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP).
• Experience with captive insurance strategies and operations.
• Technical mastery of excess casualty towers, specialized sports and entertainment coverages, contractual indemnity, and Total Cost of Risk (TCOR).
• Experience directing high-exposure liability, property, and casualty litigation.
• A Bachelor's degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Master's or Juris Doctor is preferred.
• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM).
• Active state bar admission or an equivalent legal credential.
• Direct experience within mega-sporting events or large venue management.
• Skilled at interpreting actuarial reports, loss runs, and financial models.

Responsibilities

• Direct the global insurance portfolio, renewal structuring, and placement across corporate, property, casualty, and specialized event lines.
• Provide executive oversight of the Owner Controlled Insurance Program across venue overlay and temporary infrastructure, through closeout reconciliation.
• Direct the financial and operational management of the organization's captive insurance vehicle with external managers, actuaries, and regulators.
• Lead high-exposure claims and litigated matters, and set enterprise standards for indemnity, liability allocation, and contractual risk terms.
• Model and report Total Cost of Risk to senior leadership.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate supplier vendor contracts and minimum insurance requirements to ensure full corporate compliance and mitigate risk.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Benefits

• The chance to establish LA28's enterprise insurance and risk function from the ground up.
• Executive influence over how a historic Games protects its venues, people, and finances.
• A collaborative leadership team that values integrity, excellence, and bold decision-making.
• Career-defining scope across insurance, captive programs, litigation, and risk financing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director