Director of Insurance and Risk Management in Gainesville, FL

Job Details

Level
Senior

Job Location
Home Office - Gainesville, FL

Position Type
Full Time

Travel Percentage
None

Job Shift
Day

Description

The Collier Companies is seeking a Director of Insurance & Risk Management to join our team!

This is an on-site role, reporting out of The Collier Companies Florida Home Office in Gainesville, which offers beautiful natural areas, a temperate climate, and tremendous educational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Gainesville was recently ranked as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

The Director of Insurance & Risk Management is pivotal in ensuring the organization's resilience and ability to meet strategic objectives through effective risk management practices. You will be accountable for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating hazards and operational and financial risks. In addition to managing the company's insurance portfolio, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to implement best practices, educate teams on risk management, and oversee critical risk-related processes. Your expertise will directly influence the organization's ability to operate safely and efficiently while maintaining compliance and minimizing exposure.

The Director of Insurance & Risk Management is expected to balance legal and business imperatives while supporting a broad range of claims-related matters for a rapidly growing multifamily organization. You will be responsible for leading the monitoring and advancing the resolution of property-level claims; and facilitating the implementation of litigation management and risk mitigation policies and best practices. The role involves collaboration with members of internal and external stakeholders, including our operations, accounting, legal and human resources teams, etc.

Perks - The Good Stuff:

• The Collier Companies 401k match is 100% of your contribution up to 10% of your gross income.
• Up to 24 days off during your first year with an annual increase!
• Stylish TCC logo attire is provided.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Group & supplemental life insurance policy options.
• Healthcare reimbursement account&legal services insurance.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Industry education opportunities.

Qualifications

Day to Day:

• The Director of Insurance & Risk Management is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and managing risks associated with The Collier Companies insurance requirements.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient claim management (including but not limited to settlement negotiations & mediation processes)
• Assess & provide recommendations on policy terms, conditions, and exclusions to ensure adequate coverage, based on the organization's risk profile and exposure
• Identify and evaluate hazards, operational risks, and financial exposures.
• Monitor company values and exposures to ensure proper insurance coverage.
• Manage the insurance renewal process, including gathering information, working with brokers, and arranging site visits.
• Interface with lenders to ensure lending requirements are satisfied.
• Promote understanding of insurance costs and risk practices.
• Calculate, allocate, and bill the cost of risk to each property.
• Analyze & present risk and insurance related budget projections.
• Evaluate and select third-party service providers, including underwriters, brokers, and claim administrators.
• Organize & maintain insurance policies and all applicable documentation.
• Review and advise on insurance requirements for company contracts.
• Establish and maintain a Risk Management Information System (RMIS).
• Drafting, reviewingand/or managing delivery of documents in connection with claims or litigation matters, such as releases or discovery responses.
• Organizing case files, tracking case status, coordinating with local counsel, and generally assisting The Collier Companies in-house counsel with preparations for active litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Coordinating and responding to subpoenas or other requests for information relating to residents or employees.
• Communicating with properties to ensure incidents and claims are properly documented (start to finish).
• Reviewing and summarizing incident reports and participating in regular meetings to review materials incidents.
• Serving as a liaison with insurance adjusters, legal teams, and operational staff in cases of escalated claims.
• Collaborating on initiatives to improve efficiency and risk posture in our litigation and claims management.

Your Skills - Show Us What You Got:

• Possesses a strong network of insurance brokers (preferably within the state of Florida)
• Preferred experience working within the state of Florida (multifamily housing experience is a plus) & is up-to-datewithin the state of Florida insurance landscape.
• 5+ years of experience in risk and insurance within corporate risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with information systems and software applications.
• In-depth knowledge of property, casualty, and management liability coverage lines.
• In-depth knowledge of general liability & rentersinsurance.
• Experience with sophisticated risk financing techniques.

**This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape the organization's risk management practices, contributing to its long-term success and operational stability.

Our Culture - How We're Different:

The Collier Companies is a fast-growing company that fosters a professional attitude and a strong team spirit. We are committed to training our teams well, honoring their achievements, and promoting from within. The Team Members who work here are outgoing, caring, and proud of what they do.

• At The Collier Companies, we recognize TEAM MEMBERS for being the foundation of our success.
• Our mission isPROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS.
• We are good STEWARDS to each other, believe in collaboration and support one another to achieve our mission.
• We PRIDE ourselves on the principles taught in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", written by Stephen Covey.
• The Collier Companies Team Members are committed to CANI (Constant & Never-Ending Improvement) & to utilizing our I&R (Initiative & Resourcefulness) to find solutions that are BOTH E&E (Efficient & Effective) that we implement via IIT (I Intend To ____)
• We are committed to ONGOING LEARNING - At TheCollier Companies & sponsor Book Clubs that support growth.
• GROWTH - We have a goal to double in size within the coming decade! Our team members have a FIRE IN THE BELLY and hold the torch with a BURNING SENSE OF URGENCY!
• We bring STABILITY into the marketplace and to our residents with a LONG TERM HOLD strategy. This benefits our human capital, finances, and customer experience.
• ROOTED - We are privately owned and have been in business since the 1970's. We currently own and manage over 12,000 apartment homes and we're pacing over 1,000 new apartment home construction starts each year.

At The Collier Companies, it's all about people. Our Residents depend on us to be observant, interested in their lives, and quick to respond to their needs. We enjoy working with them and with each other. Every day is different: rewarding, challenging, and fun. When someone rents at the Collier Companies,they are entrusting us with providing their Home, something fundamental to their emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being and we consider that both a wonderful Honor and a significant Duty that we are passionate about. We ask all that join us to commit to doing likewise.

PROUDLY MAKING YOUR HOME THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS WHILE SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS TO BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES

Background checks are an employment requirement. Upon submission of your application, you will be invited to complete our candidate assessment.

These are required steps in the hiring process.

The Collier Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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