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University of Notre Dame · 5 days ago

Insurance & Financial Risk Manager

The University of Notre Dame is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Insurance & Financial Risk Manager to lead their insurance and financial risk functions. This role involves strategic management of insurance programs, risk identification, and fostering relationships with stakeholders to enhance financial risk mitigation strategies.

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Responsibilities

Provide primary strategic management over the insurance function, developing financial risk transfer strategies, policies, and protocols that aligns with the University’s operational, financial, and risk mitigation goals
Lead the comprehensive management of the University’s insurance portfolio
Identify current and emerging operational and enterprise level risks for the University, evaluating emerging trends and their potential impact, and advising campus and senior leadership on proposed financial risk mitigation strategies
Explore and implement alternative risk strategies as appropriate to mitigate or transfer financial risk
Serve as the primary subject matter expert in reviewing and negotiating insurance-related contract language, determining appropriate external insurance requirements for University contractors and service providers, and supporting and advising the Office of General Counsel and other campus constituents in the review of indemnification and insurance related provisions
Administer the property and casualty claim process, including preliminary incident investigations, validating claims, evaluating liability exposures, determining applicable coverage, and actively pursuing subrogation of claims against third parties, including the negotiation of settlements
Lead and convene teams across campus, serving as an expert in the areas of insurance and financial risk
Foster and maintain strong positive relationships with multiple insurance brokers, insurance companies, third-party administrators, and internal stakeholders and senior leaders across various University units, external constituents and peer universities
Maintain university-wide insurance schedules, background information, and comprehensive records to support the completion of insurance applications and reporting to carriers

Qualification

Insurance ManagementFinancial Risk MitigationCommercial Property InsuranceStrategic LeadershipFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Office SuiteResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated strategic leadership capabilities in comprehensive insurance management
Collaborative nature and eagerness to understand University practices, while comfortable suggesting and leading change
Ability to work independently, research issues, problem-solve, and propose implementable and innovative solutions to complex challenges
Proven ability to review, establish, and refine procedures and optimize efficiency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Aptitude for financial analysis and technical insurance requirements with high attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

7+ years of progressive commercial property and casualty insurance experience; experience working within higher education a plus
Relevant industry certifications (ARM, CPCU, etc.) strongly preferred
Experience with Riskonnect RMS system a plus

Company

University of Notre Dame

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The University of Notre Dame is the premiere Catholic research university in the United States.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Matthew Nguyen
Co-Founder of Notre Dame Adult Education Alliance (Ad-Ed)
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Mariette Quinn
Advisor to Chief Information Officer/VP of OIT
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