Regional Risk Manager, NAM/LAM

A.P. Moller - Maersk • Charlotte, NC

3d • $150,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Maersk is seeking a Regional Risk Manager for North America and Latin America to own key regional insurance and risk management processes. This newly created role brings insurance and risk expertise closer to the business, strengthens consistent ownership of insurance processes across the frontline organization, and connects regional operations with Global Risk Management.

The role serves as a trusted business partner, helping teams assess risks, articulate risk appetite, and navigate insurance, risk transfer, contractual, and physical risks. It translates global frameworks into practical regional solutions and combines regional leadership, hands-on problem solving, stakeholder partnership, and insurance expertise. The position leads and develops a regional team of approximately three people and has the opportunity to shape how the role evolves.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of insurance policy structures, coverage interpretation, insurance programs, and renewal processes.
• Experience reviewing contracts, insurance provisions, or liability provisions.
• Ability to partner with senior stakeholders and operational teams, combining technical expertise with a practical, service-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather, interpret, and communicate complex operational, exposure, and risk information.
• Leadership skills and ability to support and develop a regional team in international and cross-functional environments.
• Proactive, curious, and collaborative approach, with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marine, aviation, logistics, shipping, cargo, or transportation insurance is highly desirable.
• A legal background is an advantage but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional insurance activities across North America and Latin America, including insurance placement, claims support, insurance finance matters, and loss prevention.
• Manage regional and local insurance programs, coordinating risk assessments, exposure and insurance information, valuations, local policies, premium allocation, invoicing, and claims documentation.
• Partner with business and functional stakeholders to translate Maersk’s insurance framework into practical, responsive solutions for regional operations.
• Manage relationships with insurance companies, brokers, surveyors, loss adjusters, claims service providers, and external legal counsel.
• Advise on insurance requirements and contractual risk, including liability provisions in leases and customer contracts, vendor insurance requirements, and certificates.
• Establish governance and accountability for insurance activities, documentation, compliance monitoring, escalation mechanisms, and approval of non-standard insurance arrangements.
• Drive consistency and continuous improvement across regional insurance processes, supporting effective controls, complete documentation, and strong service to the business.
• Lead and develop a regional team of approximately three team members.

Benefits

• Training and support, along with on-the-job learning.
• Opportunity to develop professional skills in a global environment.
• Opportunity to shape a newly created regional role and influence regional insurance and risk processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed