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University of Minnesota

Director of Risk Management and Insurance

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Risk Management, Finance, or Business Administration.

At least 12 years of experience in a combined commercial insurance environment (underwriting, brokerage side, risk management).

Experience managing relationships with external insurance vendors.

Experience reviewing and negotiating insurance contracts.

Exposure to adjustments of complex claims.

Broad knowledge of the principal lines of Commercial Insurance, including:

Property

General and Professional Liability

Automobile Liability

Workers Compensation

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Industry-specific certifications, such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

Financial skills for risk assessment that includes managing budgets and participating in financial planning and analysis of insurance portfolios.

Work experience in higher education or mission driven organization.

Strong ability to prioritize and triage.

Ability to communicate effectively with a very broad set of clients.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating and presenting, critical thinking, and analytical or problem solving skills with a strategic mindset.

Strong leadership ability with organizational savvy to support the University’s mission and purpose and has the ability to persuade and engage with staff across all of our campuses.

Ability to network and build relationships with other higher education institutions and professional organizations.

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports, presentations, and policies.

The Office of Risk Management and Insurance manages programs that protect the University from the financial consequences of various risks. Responsibilities include directing insurance programs and loss control activities, identifying exposures, recommending solutions, and promoting loss prevention. The Office of Risk Management and Insurance aligns itself with the University’s Enterprise Risk Management program, which helps identify the greatest spectrum of risks that might upset the University’s strategic goals.

The Director of Risk Management and Insurance will provide strategic leadership and direction for the University of Minnesota’s property, casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance and risk management programs, assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, or financial success of the organization.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $141,799 - $163,000, DOQ.

Duties/Responsibilities:

(20%) Strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the University’s property and casualty insurance program which constitutes a total cost of risk of approximately $20 Million, including:

A Bermuda-based captive insurance company - (general, professional, non-profit, and auto liability). The candidate is responsible for all aspects of insurance coverage running through the captive, but not governance and financial operations of the captive.

Workers compensation, and commercial insurances (property, non-owned aviation, marine hull and liability, etc.)

Commercial insurances including Property, Extra Minnesota coverages (excess General, Auto and Educators’ Legal Liability, and Workers Compensation), Non-owned Aviation, Marine Hull and Liability (Duluth Research Vessel), Excess Clinical Trial Liability, Etc.

(20%) Consults on risk for University units and departments.

(15%) Provide leadership and supervise a team of three direct reports.

(10%) Review the insurance provisions of proposed University contracts.

(10%) Reviews and assesses risk management policies and protocols; makes recommendations and implements modifications and improvements.

(10%) Recommends and implements risk management solutions such as insurance, safety practices, business continuity plans, or recovery measures.

(5%) Conducts risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.

(5%) Drafts and presents reports and proposals to executive leadership and senior staff.

(5%) Performs other duties as directed.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

A resume is required for consideration. A cover letter is preferred.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023).

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