Job Title
Americas Risk Senior Manager
Job Description Summary
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a North America Risk Senior Manager who will be responsible for the leadership and management of the risk management function in North America. Reporting to the VP, Global Risk Management, this position partners with the regional business units and corporate functions to provide effective risk management which aligns with Cushman & Wakefield’s global risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, managing, and minimizing risks to the company through active involvement in contract negotiations, claims management, corporate insurance program placement, and loss control.
Job Description
- Establish and manage internal relationships with the business units and corporate functions to facilitate the identification, evaluation and understanding of risks across the company
- Provide subject matter expertise, ongoing consultation, and training to the business leaders regarding internal and external risk management issues
- Manage the placement and negotiation of regional and contract specific insurance programs with the company’s insurance brokers
- Provide support for client and vendor contract negotiations, including leading the negotiation of insurance provisions and identification of scope issues
- Manage the reporting and resolution of property and casualty insurance claims within authority
- Oversee and manage a team of in-house claims managers, third party claims administrator (TPA), defense counsel, and other relevant parties to drive positive claim outcomes for all US and Canada workers compensation, general liability, and auto claims
- Coordinate routine functions of the US and Canada insurance programs, including annual policy audits, state required filings and notices, and certificate of insurance issuance
- Identify loss drivers and claims trends; partner with the business teams and other corporate functions to create and implement loss control initiatives to reduce claims frequency and severity and reduce the company’s Total Cost of Risk
- Assist with M&A due diligence and integration of the acquired company into Cushman & Wakefield’s insurance and risk management programs
- Partner with the cross-functional teams on vendor management and compliance
- Ensure claims and other risk data is accurately maintained in the company’s Risk Management Information Systems (RMIS) and other internal and external systems
- Prepare and present risk reports to management as required or requested
- Partner with other regional risk managers on global or cross-regional projects
- Assist with other regional risk and insurance projects as requested or needed
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 127,500.00 - $150,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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