Concordia Plans
Vice President of Risk Management
Concordia Plans, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
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Vice President of Risk Management
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Concordia Plans
Location: St. Louis, MO
General Summary At Concordia Plans we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare and benefit products and services. We have a new opportunity for a Vice President of Risk Management. The Vice President of Property and Casualty Risk Management will be responsible for leading the organization’s overall strategy and operations related to property and casualty insurance risk. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive risk management programs, overseeing insurance portfolios, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Concordia Plans has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people‑first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023‑2025 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021‑2025 St. Louis Post‑Dispatch awards and over the past five years additional special awards for Work‑Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well‑Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture and Appreciation. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community.
We are focused and flexible. Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture. We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more.
The Vice President of Risk Management will champion Concordia Plans’ mission by delivering innovative, sustainable, and customer‑focused risk management solutions so the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries and members can serve with a passion and spread the Word of God. Through strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership, this role will lead and influence Concordia Plans position as a trusted partner for risk management solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in property and casualty insurance, proven experience in creating and managing captive insurance programs, and a strong track record of leadership in insurance product development or business operations.
In addition, this individual must have experience designing and executing a model that leverages a multi‑employer organization to expand a business line focused on delivering property and casualty and other risk management services to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations.
This role will report to the VP, Chief Operations Officer and is accountable to and supports the Concordia Plans Board of Directors through the Concordia Risk Solutions Governing Board and works with the executive leadership team to deliver strategic initiatives and execute on objectives. The VP of Risk Management also builds and fosters strong relationships with executive leaders within corporate Synod and other LCMS entities and leads an internal team to achieve our strategic vision and product roadmap.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for strategic oversight for our insurance‑related risk management solutions including Concordia Risk Solutions captive.
In partnership with executive and risk management partner leadership, develop a comprehensive vision and risk management strategy roadmap that anticipates ministry and member needs, future trends, regulatory changes, market fluctuations, demographic shifts and all other influencing factors while also ensuring long‑term financial sustainability and balancing cost management of mission centered solutions.
Continuously evaluate competitive landscapes, external markets and industry trends, product trends, and synthesize this data to design and develop a risk solution portfolio that creates value for our customers, aligns with our mission and drives retention and growth strategies, metrics and initiatives.
Optimize mission aligned vendors and partners who can deliver the best value and service and bring our risk management vision to life. Develop strategic relationships with these vendors and partners to ensure effective delivery of solutions and holds them accountable.
Identify and measure against key performance indicators including revenue measured by customer retention and growth, performance of products and vendors, short‑ and long‑term financial sustainability including claims management, participant engagement, health outcomes and other success measures.
Lead a risk solutions team that fosters innovative solutions, promotes collaboration and designs and delivers meaningful risk management solutions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree and/or applicable professional license, certification or designation, preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in an insurance product or business operational leadership position, ideally in property and casualty insurance required.
Experience creating or managing captive insurance programs.
Five (5) years in executive capacity, preferably in a Vice President or similar role preferred.
Active membership in an LCMS congregation is preferred for alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
Competencies
Build Strong Teams: Builds a culture aligned around shared goals and purpose. Intentionally coach and develop others, nurture networks, and attract strong talent.
Model Resilience: Leads with optimism and composure, setting the tone for others. Is self‑aware, humble, and open to alternatives when challenged.
Outcomes‑oriented: Brings a bias for action and achieves meaningful, timely, and measurable results. Lives continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgment, discernment, and church/business acumen. Encourages new thinking and makes future‑focused decisions.
Influence Others: Is a positive influence across and outside the organization. Paints a compelling picture and gains commitment for forward momentum.
Collaboration: Builds authentic relationships and harnesses the energy of others. Adapts interpersonal style and models productive dialogue and debate.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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Vice President of Risk Management
role at
Concordia Plans
Location: St. Louis, MO
General Summary At Concordia Plans we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare and benefit products and services. We have a new opportunity for a Vice President of Risk Management. The Vice President of Property and Casualty Risk Management will be responsible for leading the organization’s overall strategy and operations related to property and casualty insurance risk. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive risk management programs, overseeing insurance portfolios, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Concordia Plans has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people‑first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023‑2025 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021‑2025 St. Louis Post‑Dispatch awards and over the past five years additional special awards for Work‑Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well‑Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture and Appreciation. Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community.
We are focused and flexible. Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture. We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more.
The Vice President of Risk Management will champion Concordia Plans’ mission by delivering innovative, sustainable, and customer‑focused risk management solutions so the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) ministries and members can serve with a passion and spread the Word of God. Through strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership, this role will lead and influence Concordia Plans position as a trusted partner for risk management solutions.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in property and casualty insurance, proven experience in creating and managing captive insurance programs, and a strong track record of leadership in insurance product development or business operations.
In addition, this individual must have experience designing and executing a model that leverages a multi‑employer organization to expand a business line focused on delivering property and casualty and other risk management services to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations.
This role will report to the VP, Chief Operations Officer and is accountable to and supports the Concordia Plans Board of Directors through the Concordia Risk Solutions Governing Board and works with the executive leadership team to deliver strategic initiatives and execute on objectives. The VP of Risk Management also builds and fosters strong relationships with executive leaders within corporate Synod and other LCMS entities and leads an internal team to achieve our strategic vision and product roadmap.
Essential Job Functions
Responsible for strategic oversight for our insurance‑related risk management solutions including Concordia Risk Solutions captive.
In partnership with executive and risk management partner leadership, develop a comprehensive vision and risk management strategy roadmap that anticipates ministry and member needs, future trends, regulatory changes, market fluctuations, demographic shifts and all other influencing factors while also ensuring long‑term financial sustainability and balancing cost management of mission centered solutions.
Continuously evaluate competitive landscapes, external markets and industry trends, product trends, and synthesize this data to design and develop a risk solution portfolio that creates value for our customers, aligns with our mission and drives retention and growth strategies, metrics and initiatives.
Optimize mission aligned vendors and partners who can deliver the best value and service and bring our risk management vision to life. Develop strategic relationships with these vendors and partners to ensure effective delivery of solutions and holds them accountable.
Identify and measure against key performance indicators including revenue measured by customer retention and growth, performance of products and vendors, short‑ and long‑term financial sustainability including claims management, participant engagement, health outcomes and other success measures.
Lead a risk solutions team that fosters innovative solutions, promotes collaboration and designs and delivers meaningful risk management solutions.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree and/or applicable professional license, certification or designation, preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in an insurance product or business operational leadership position, ideally in property and casualty insurance required.
Experience creating or managing captive insurance programs.
Five (5) years in executive capacity, preferably in a Vice President or similar role preferred.
Active membership in an LCMS congregation is preferred for alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
Competencies
Build Strong Teams: Builds a culture aligned around shared goals and purpose. Intentionally coach and develop others, nurture networks, and attract strong talent.
Model Resilience: Leads with optimism and composure, setting the tone for others. Is self‑aware, humble, and open to alternatives when challenged.
Outcomes‑oriented: Brings a bias for action and achieves meaningful, timely, and measurable results. Lives continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Strategic Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgment, discernment, and church/business acumen. Encourages new thinking and makes future‑focused decisions.
Influence Others: Is a positive influence across and outside the organization. Paints a compelling picture and gains commitment for forward momentum.
Collaboration: Builds authentic relationships and harnesses the energy of others. Adapts interpersonal style and models productive dialogue and debate.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Non‑profit Organizations
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