Risk Manager - US

Epitec Staffing
  • Chicago, IL
  • $78–$82 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Risk Manager

Location: White Plains, NY (Onsite)
Industry: Product Manufacturing
Compensation:$78.00 - $82.00 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Insurance Casualty Risk Manager to lead and enhance commercial insurance and casualty risk programs within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing complex general liability exposures, overseeing casualty claims, coordinating insurance renewals, and partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce operational risk and protect company assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial insurance, liability claims management, and risk mitigation within manufacturing or industrial operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial insurance programs including General Liability, Product Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Environmental Liability, and D&O coverage.
  • Lead insurance renewals, underwriting submissions, policy evaluations, and broker/carrier negotiations.
  • Oversee casualty claims management, including general liability and product liability claims, reserve reviews, settlement strategies, and litigation exposure.
  • Analyze insurance coverage, identify coverage gaps, and develop strategies to optimize risk transfer and cost containment.
  • Conduct risk assessments across manufacturing plants, warehouses, and distribution facilities.
  • Collaborate with EHS, Operations, Legal, HR, and Finance teams to implement loss prevention and risk reduction initiatives.
  • Monitor claim trends, loss data, and Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, TPAs, legal counsel, and other external service providers.
  • Ensure compliance with insurance regulations, contractual obligations, and internal risk management policies.
  • Prepare executive-level reports on risk exposures, claims activity, insurance performance, and emerging risks.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of risk management, commercial insurance, casualty claims, or insurance program management experience.
  • 3+ years supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or supply chain operations.
  • Strong experience with Complex General Liability programs and claims management.
  • Experience managing large deductible, self-insured, or captive insurance programs.
  • Proven success working directly with insurance brokers, carriers, TPAs, and legal counsel.
  • Knowledge of insurance policy interpretation, risk transfer, liability claims, and OSHA-related risk controls.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ARM, CRM, CPCU, AIC, or RIMS-CRMP certification.
  • Experience analyzing TCOR metrics, insurance budgets, reserve evaluations, and loss trends.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, workplace safety practices, and enterprise risk management.

Key Skills

  • Commercial Insurance Program Management
  • General & Product Liability Claims
  • Risk Assessment & Loss Prevention
  • Insurance Renewal Strategy
  • Coverage Analysis & Risk Transfer
  • Claims Investigation & Settlement Negotiation
  • Vendor, Broker & Carrier Management
  • Financial Analysis & Budgeting
  • Executive Communication & Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

If you are a risk management professional with deep expertise in complex liability programs, casualty claims, and manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in protecting business operations while driving strategic risk management initiatives across the organization.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$78–$82 Per Hour

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