Director of Risk Management

Berkley
US - Alabama - Homewood
May 9, 2025

Company Details

Berkley Industrial Comp, formerly American Mining Insurance Group, began operating in 1989 as a specialty carrier offering workers compensation coverage to qualified mining and mining related accounts. Known for excellence in loss control, claims management and underwriting, Berkley Industrial Comp has remained focused on our mission as the company has grown and matured.

Since becoming a W.R. Berkley Corporation member company in 2007, Berkley Industrial Comp has quadrupled its operating territory, introduced preferred rating plans, focused on continuous improvement in ease of doing business, made significant new investments in technology and added additional highly experienced staff to our team. With an AM Best rating of A+ Superior XV, Berkley Industrial Comp's commitment to the mining sector remains unwavering.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities
We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who thrives on a collaborative, relationship driven approach to risk management. The Director of Risk Management will lead efforts in providing exceptional Risk Management services to prospective and current Berkley Industrial Comp clients. Manage designated territory in addition to providing guidance and mentoring to other risk management team members. This role will work closely with the VP, CUO to develop cutting edge service platforms to maintain BIN's risk management competitive advantage in the existing marketplace.

Key Functions will include but not be limited to:

Lead risk management staff in delivering exceptional client service, developing client risk management safety and health plans and participating in client risk management programs offering recommendations for continuous improvement.

Conduct risk assessments for prospective and existing clients and compile and deliver timely, accurate and unambiguous written risk assessments to Underwriting. Focus of the position and staff assigned, will involve completing surveys for Workers Compensation risks within large commercial high hazard, mining and mining related industry segments.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with current and prospective customers, key agents/brokers and internal colleagues. Must demonstrate expertise in customer service and marketing, with exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Provide in-house technical expertise to train and counsel Berkley Industrial Comp staff on risk management and emerging issues. Assume an instrumental, participative role in the future development and implementation of company-wide loss control guidelines and infrastructure.

Development and assist in the research, development and utilization of new loss control services. Exhibit an innovative curiosity to consider 'outside-the-box' risk management initiatives.

Provide staff reviews and accountability of company equipment, expense accounts. Conduct individual staff reviews and assessments. Complete reports as necessary.

Extensive (50% overnight travel required.)

Operate independently and productively in a remote physical location or office environment. Must be highly motivated, efficient, flexible and accountable. Embodies high degree of maturity and self-management, requiring minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years workers compensation insurance industry experience needed with a minimum of 5 years prior client services and/or risk management experience as well as prior account management experience.

Minimum of 5 years prior leadership and management experience.

Insurance or Safety Designations such as CPCU, AIC, ARM, and CSP preferred.

Must have completed the OSHA General Industry and OSHA General Construction Course

Experience with MSHA (surface and underground); MSHA Part 48 preferred

Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene principals; certified dust sampler and knowledge or use of dosimeters and sound level meter highly preferred

Proficient in utilizing Power BI and other analytical tools to support informed decisions within the risk management process

Ability to present and deliver KPI initiatives to the executive management team

Education

Bachelor's degree, preferably in field of Risk Management, Health & Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry

Master's Degree ( preferred) from an accredited university with an emphasis in Business Management, Safety and Health Management or related or Engineering discipline.

Additional Company Details We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Additional Requirements • Travel 50%
Sponsorship Details Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Related Job Postings

Registered Nurse, RN Cardiovascular

North Alabama Medical Center

US - AL - AL - Sheffield
May 11, 2025

Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology • Job Type: • Nights, 7: • 00pm-7: • 00am Where We Are: • Florence, Alabama is situated in Northwestern Alabama, where the Tennessee River Flows through the scenic Shoals. On your days off spend some time fishing and boating on Wilson Lake. Come tour the...

Find Jobs Hiring Now Near You!

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App Now