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