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Head of Risk & Insurance

Ladders · New York, NY · 6 days ago
On-siteFinance$200k–$300k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Own and shape the company’s end-to-end insurance program, assessing risks and defining coverage needs
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on risk strategy and financial planning
  • Manage relationships with brokerage and insurance carriers, handling renewals and negotiations
  • Create efficient claims management systems, from incident reporting to reserves management
  • Develop a wider risk management strategy in partnership with internal teams like Legal and Finance
  • Create internal policies, processes, and reporting structures for risk visibility
  • Use analytics to monitor insurance program effectiveness and inform renewals

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in risk management, insurance, or related field
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage an insurance program with operational exposure
  • Proficiency in navigating multi-jurisdictional insurance environments
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making
  • Commercially savvy, understanding the balance between cost management and risk mitigation
  • Operational mindset to translate strategies into scalable processes and tools
  • Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to team development

Benefits

  • Generous and comprehensive benefits package including free medical plans
  • 401K matching for retirement savings
  • Opportunities for professional growth and team development

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