Vice President Risk Management

Landstar System, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Risk Management is a key leadership role responsible for directing and administering Landstar’s risk-management programs, including the oversight and guidance of claims management, insurance administration, and the fraud operations & analytics teams. The ideal candidate is an executive leader with experience leading teams responsible for managing a highly complex claims and insurance environment. The ability to influence outcomes while creatively solutioning across claims, insurance and fraud is paramount. We seek a relationship builder who understands the importance of elevating the level of service. Bring your subject matter expertise and your drive to make an impact at Landstar. This position is full-time onsite in Jacksonville, FL and relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business, or related field
10+ years of progressive insurance/claims management experience
Deep knowledge of auto liability, cargo, and worker’s compensation insurance programs
Strong experience handling transportation claims, litigation management, and fraud investigation
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to travel as needed
Ability to respond to critical incidents and high-exposure claims on short notice

Nice To Haves

MBA or JD
Trucking, logistics, or transportation experience
Experience with risk management information systems (RMIS) and telematics data
Experience managing existing relationships with major brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators
Experience with risk management information systems (RMIS) and telematics data
Experience managing large self-insured and/or captive programs

Responsibilities

Develop strategies, controls, and measures to monitor and mitigate the risk exposure of the organization and enhance customer experience.
Oversee the building of financial models to predict the risk exposure of the organization.
Lead and develop a high-performing team of risk, claims, and insurance professionals
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices
Design and deliver comprehensive risk reporting and analysis for executive leadership and board-level meetings
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to frequency, severity, exposure, and insurance costs
Direct the end-to-end claims management process, ensuring timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of claims
Serve as subject matter expert for high-severity liability, contractual and coverage exposures.
Liaise with insurance brokers/carriers, lawyers and corporate team on litigation and complex claims matters.
Oversee design, placement, and renewal of all company insurance programs, including, but not limited to, auto liability, cyber, FINPRO, physical damage, cargo, general liability, worker’s compensation, property and third-party insurance programs.
Lead the development and implementation of fraud detection and prevention tools