Senior Director Risk - Corporate Insurance

Acrisure • Grand Rapids, MI

23d • $217,000 - $290,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Acrisure A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible. Job Summary: Acrisure is seeking a Senior Director, Risk – Corporate Insurance to join our growing team. The Senior Director, Risk – Corporate Insurance plays a critical role in overseeing Acrisure’s corporate insurance program and driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives across the organization. This position is responsible for managing the procurement, renewal, and administration of various insurance lines, including, among others, Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, E&O, D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary, Cyber, and Aviation, as well as other evolving coverage needs. The role involves cultivating strong relationships with brokers, underwriters, and third-party administrators, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This leader will collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Claims, Litigation, HR, and M&A to assess risk exposures, perform due diligence, and implement best practices in risk management. This role will also lead the development of executive-level presentations and summaries for insurance renewals, and champion initiatives that promote loss prevention and operational resilience.

Requirements

• Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
• Elevated level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, and lead a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-orientation with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in Accounting, Finance or Risk Management.
• 15+ years of insurance and risk management-related experience
• Experience with captive insurance, regulatory findings and audit
• Strong with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Insurance placement experience, either as a Risk Manager or as a broker
• Experience with a GRC tool such as Riskonnect
• P&C and/or L&H insurance producer license(s)

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the corporate insurance program and the various lines of insurance Acrisure has including renewal of policies, and management of key insurer/broker relationships.
• Manages insurance procurement, and develops, designs, and implements risk management and compliance policies/procedures.
• Serves as primary liaison with third party service providers including brokers, underwriters, and other third-party administrators.
• Evaluates and provides recommendations regarding selection of policies, including, but not limited to: Commercial Property, Commercial General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, E&O, Directors and Officers, EPLI, Fiduciary, Cyber, and Aviation, as well as any other required policies in place now or in the future.
• Leads and coordinates the development of underwriting submissions, as necessary, including the gathering of insurance policy renewal data from various departments.
• Leads and coordinates insurance program due diligence in connection with M&A opportunities, and coordinates with post-close insurance program updates to contemplate new acquisitions.
• Coordinates with the Director, Claims regarding reports to carriers and handling claims or losses.
• Perform risk management / insurance related due diligence on mergers, acquisitions and divestment.
• Coordinates with Litigation Team for all litigated matters.
• Partners with key stakeholders to develop and implement standards, processes, and best practices related to risk management.
• Identifies potential risk exposures, recommends solutions, implements approved programs, promotes loss prevention, and updates and monitors compliance.
• Assists with the workers’ compensation and incident reporting program in connection with the HR team.
• Leads development of Executive summary and leads presentation for all insurance renewals.
• Manages a staff in all day-to-day departmental activities.

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees