Insurance Specialist

Role Summary

The Insurance Specialist supports JE Dunn’s enterprise risk management efforts by providing technical insurance expertise, operational process management, and internal consulting support across projects, regions, and offices. This role serves as a key resource for construction insurance programs, including but not limited to Builders Risk and liability insurance; manages certificate of insurance (COI); assists with vendor relationships; and collaborates closely with Legal, IT, regional leadership, and third-party providers to ensure effective risk transfer and compliance.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Serves as a primary resource for general construction project insurance questions across JE Dunn, providing guidance to regional offices, project teams, and internal partners.
• Serves as subject matter expert for various liability insurance lines, including Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPS).
• Covers project kick-off, setup activities, and project tracking and reviews with Project Teams, Third party program administrators, brokers and insurers.
• Responds to internal questions regarding insurance structure, coverage, and administration.
• Reviews, addresses or escalates exception requests related to insurance participation and compliance.
• Provides technical expertise and process management for property-type coverages, including but not limited to Builders Risk insurance.
• Coordinates the quoting, pricing, placement, and renewal of coverages.
• Maintains quality of broker and project processes, interfaces, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Supports Certificate of Insurance processes, providing COI to constituents, assisting on third-party COI platforms, and coordinating with legal teams on insurance-related matters.
• May provide recommendations on complex or non-standard insurance compliance issues.
• Coordinates insurance policy tracking and filling regardless of source, including policies placed by JE Dunn, Owners/Clients, and Joint Venture partners, and maintains tracking process for high profile and/or unique pursuits.
• Supports Risk Management department initiatives related to technology, data management, and AI usage, including collaboration with the company’s IT department.
• Participates in the development and delivery of regional and office-level risk management and insurance training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate.
• Proficiency in Excel - Advanced.
• Strong working knowledge of construction insurance coverages, including but not limited to General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Builders Risk, Professional Liability, and/or Controlled Insurance Programs.
• Ability to interpret insurance policies, endorsements, and contractual insurance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex insurance concepts in practical, plain-language terms.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Operations, and external partners.
• Proficiency with insurance management systems.
• Ability to support Risk Management training and presentations.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels.
• Ability to identify the best approach for implementing strategic processes.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a team, internally and externally.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred). In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years insurance industry experience with emphasis in construction insurance (Required).

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Normal office environment.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Nearest Major Market

Kansas City