Director of Risk

Kaufman Lynn Construction•Delray Beach, FL

18h

About The Position

The Director of Risk is responsible for directing overall management of comprehensive corporate risk management/insurance program with a concentration on risk identification, risk transfer and risk retention techniques. This individual reports directly to Kaufman Lynn's CFO, and coordinates closely with operations/project management, safety, human resources, legal and estimating while implementing risk management policies and procedures to protect company's assets and minimize liability exposures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
10+ years’ Insurance, Risk Management, Surety broker experience, and construction finance/accounting experience a plus.
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day interaction between all project participants, brokers and insurers related to risk management and insurance issues.
Manage all aspects of contract review as relates to insurance and bonds issues, including coordination of contract review with legal.
Analyze and understand insurable risks and potential risk mitigation opportunities; interact with operational groups to ensure coordination between project activities, exposures, and appropriate insurance coverage.
Review, initiate and direct the appropriate insurance coverage and pricing for all new bids and projects.
Work with client/owner insurance representatives to ensure proper placement and coordination of any project specific insurance policies.
Lead communication efforts with broker and surety company to facilitate timely delivery of project- specific performance and payment bonds.
Manage master Builders Risk program, including reporting and premium allocations.
Review and analyze terms and conditions associated with proposed Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs and CCIPs); function as liaison between all participants.
Assist with management of corporate Subcontractor Default Insurance program including coordination with internal teams, external sales discussions, and management of broker and insurer relationships.
Analyze and provide appropriate prequalification feedback on subcontractor partners.
Oversee internal claim management efforts (workers compensation, general liability, automobile liability, builders risk) to include oversight of third party administrators, insurers, and defense attorneys.
Review and analyze loss control and trending reports, and coordinate with Safety to develop appropriate action plans.
Maintain knowledge of trends in construction insurance industry, including thorough working knowledge of insurance products, coverage and pricing.
Assist with compilation and development of data for annual renewal of corporate property and casualty insurance program, including management of brokers, approval of submissions, and negotiation of terms and premiums.
Assist with budgets, forecasts and financial reports, including the analysis of annual insurance premiums, financial performance of insurance programs, and determination of billing rates and premium allocations.
Work closely with Corporate Knowledge Center to identify educational needs, and assist with presentations and sessions focused on insurance and risk issues.
Assist with management and administration of fleet driver education program.
Assist with internal communication and advertising strategies related to all risk management initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.