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The Related Group

Sr. Director Risk Management

The Related Group, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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The Related Group 2850 Tigertail Ave Coconut Grove, FL 33133, USA

The Senior Director - Risk Management is responsible for overseeing all insurance, claims, safety, and risk management functions for The Related Group. This senior-level position provides strategic direction and technical expertise to mitigate risk across a diverse real estate portfolio, including luxury high‑rise condominiums, multi‑state market‑rate apartments, and affordable housing developments. The role provides direct risk management oversight for the company's in‑house General Contracting divisions.

Key Areas of Responsibility Insurance Program Management & Corporate Risk

Design, market, procure, and manage all corporate and project‑specific insurance programs, including complex

Owner‑Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) , General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and pollution liability.

Strategic Renewals:

Lead the annual insurance renewal process, gathering and analyzing exposure data to optimize program structures and pricing.

Risk Administration:

Manage key broker and carrier relationships. Oversee all risk management administrative functions, including premium allocations, claims payments, and the issuance of certificates of insurance.

Surety:

Implement and oversee the company’s bonding programs.

Strategic Wind Management:

Oversee the placement and management of Property and Builders Risk programs with a specific focus on

CAT‑exposed Coastal Wind

risks in Florida and other coastal markets.

Deductible Analysis:

Perform high‑level financial analysis of windstorm deductibles versus premium savings. Evaluate and negotiate

wind buy‑down policies

to reduce corporate exposure to named storm events.

Modeling & Exposure:

Utilize and interpret catastrophe (CAT) modeling data to assess probable maximum loss (PML) and determine appropriate limits for high‑value assets.

Project Placement:

Work with Development staff to structure Builders Risk policies that account for phased construction, delay in completion (soft costs), and specific wind‑load risks associated with high‑rise vs. wood‑frame construction.

Claims Oversight

Lead and manage the entire claims process for all lines (GL, WC, Property, Auto).

Serve as the primary point of contact for complex, high‑exposure litigation, particularly

Construction Defect (CD)

and

Completed Operations

claims common in the Florida condo market.

Direct claims strategy in partnership with defense counsel, manage TPA relationships, and oversee the loss adjustment and document production process.

Safety & Loss Control

Hurricane Preparedness:

Lead the development and execution of the

annual Hurricane Preparedness Plan

and training for all corporate assets and job sites.

Safety Program Development:

Develop, implement, and oversee all corporate safety programs and policies. Provide direct safety and risk management oversight for the company's

in‑house General Contracting

divisions.

Site Assessment:

Direct and analyze site‑specific risk assessments, including

CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)

evaluations for multifamily properties.

Contract Review & Technical Analysis

Contract Review:

Serve as the subject matter expert for all contract reviews, analyzing and negotiating insurance indemnity, and risk‑related provisions in agreements with third‑party GCs, subcontractors, and other partners.

Technical Risk Analysis:

Advise teams on technical risk issues such as

Florida‑specific liability statutes (e.g., F.S. 786.0706)

and

flood zone reclassifications (LOMA) .

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in finance, risk management, accounting, or a related field.

Professional designations such as

CPCU, ARM, or CRIS .

10+ years

of progressive experience in risk management, with a heavy emphasis on the

real estate development or construction industries .

Expert‑level, technical knowledge

of construction insurance, including

OCIPs/CCIPs, General Liability, Completed Operations, and Construction Defect

liability.

Deep understanding of

Property and Builders Risk

markets, specifically regarding

Wind/Hail deductibles

and coastal restrictions.

Demonstrable experience reading and interpreting complex construction and development contracts.

A self‑starting decision‑maker who can work independently and manage a high‑volume workload.

Preferred Qualifications

Specific experience with the

Florida luxury high‑rise condominium

market and associated liability.

Experience managing risk for

multi‑state, wood‑frame apartment

construction projects.

Experience developing and implementing corporate‑wide safety programs.

Property/Casualty Insurance License.

Excellent systems aptitude with strong Excel skills.

Benefits as a Related Employee

Base Salary and Performance bonus.

The benefits package includes 100 percent employer‑paid life and disability insurance.

Employer Matching 401(k).

Upward Mobility.

Employee Engagement and Wellness programs.

Company‑paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Time.

Opportunities for Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

The Related Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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