Southern Methodist University
Director of Risk Management & Insurance
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Description - Director of Risk Management & Insurance
The successful candidate will provide operational oversight of insurance procurement and renewals, claims resolution, risk data reporting, and contractual risk transfer. This role collaborates with university partners to ensure compliance and reduce institutional exposure, advancing informed and responsible risk-taking.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position. Essential Functions:
Insurance Program Administration & Strategy: Lead insurance renewals, coverage evaluations, and actuarial assessments. Claims Management: Oversee institutional claims functions, including workers’ compensation, liability, subrogation, & litigation coordination. Strategic Risk and Contractual Risk Management: Oversee maintenance of the university risk register and support the development of executive risk management tools in coordination with the CRO. Risk Financing and Budget Management: Lead biennial actuarial reviews and monitor claim reserves. Risk Management Operations: Lead institutional initiatives related to fleet and SCUV safety, including engaged driving and MVR reviews. Risk Data and Reporting: Oversee risk data governance and reporting processes. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidate with a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience is required. Candidate with AIC, ARM, or related certification is desired. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate experience with claims management, insurance policy management, basic tracking of claims and finances associated. Candidate must possess presentation skills and solid knowledge of policies. Analytical and negotiation skills, and relationship management is required. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. EEO Statement
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
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This role is an on-campus, in-person position. Essential Functions:
Insurance Program Administration & Strategy: Lead insurance renewals, coverage evaluations, and actuarial assessments. Claims Management: Oversee institutional claims functions, including workers’ compensation, liability, subrogation, & litigation coordination. Strategic Risk and Contractual Risk Management: Oversee maintenance of the university risk register and support the development of executive risk management tools in coordination with the CRO. Risk Financing and Budget Management: Lead biennial actuarial reviews and monitor claim reserves. Risk Management Operations: Lead institutional initiatives related to fleet and SCUV safety, including engaged driving and MVR reviews. Risk Data and Reporting: Oversee risk data governance and reporting processes. Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidate with a master's degree is preferred. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience is required. Candidate with AIC, ARM, or related certification is desired. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate experience with claims management, insurance policy management, basic tracking of claims and finances associated. Candidate must possess presentation skills and solid knowledge of policies. Analytical and negotiation skills, and relationship management is required. Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. EEO Statement
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
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