Director of Insurance & Risk Management

OverviewDirector of Insurance & Risk Management at Archdiocese of Seattle — This role provides strategic and operational leadership in managing enterprise-wide risks and administering the organization’s self-insured and insured risk financing programs. It protects assets, people, reputation, and mission while fostering a culture of stewardship and safety across parishes, schools, and affiliated ministries.The position oversees a $500K self-insured retention for property valued at over $2 billion, liability, and casualty programs, manages cost allocation across participating organizations, and leads insurance procurement, claims oversight, and loss prevention initiatives. The Director works closely with the Archdiocese leadership (CCAS), Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS), clergy, staff, and external partners to ensure sound governance, financial responsibility, and alignment with the mission and values of the Church.Essential Position DutiesEnterprise Risk Management (ERM): Develop and implement an organization-wide risk management framework aligned with mission and strategic goals.Conduct enterprise risk assessments (financial, operational, legal, reputational, strategic, and compliance).Identify and monitor emerging risks; recommend mitigation strategies to leadership and the Insurance Committee.Promote training and awareness programs for clergy, staff, and surance & Risk Financing: Manage the design, procurement, and renewal of insurance programs (property, casualty, general liability, executive risk, workers’ compensation, auto, cyber, etc.).Oversee administration of the $500K self-insured retention, including funding mechanisms, reserves, and cost allocation to participating entities.Manage broker, third-party claim administrator, and actuarial relationships.Negotiate policy terms, pricing, and coverage enhancements with brokers and carriers.Ensure accurate insurance allocations, premium billing, and budgeting processes.Act as staff support to the Archdiocese Insurance Committee.Claims Management & Loss Control: Direct claims intake, investigation, reserves, and resolution for property, casualty, and workers’ compensation claims.Liaise with third-party administrators, defense counsel, insurers, parishes, schools, and ministries.Provide settlement recommendations within authority levels.Implement loss prevention, safety protocols, and best practices across parishes, schools, and ministries in active collaboration with the safety manager and human resources and facilities pliance & Governance: Ensure compliance with insurance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.Oversee actuarial studies, regulatory filings, and risk financing documentation.Establish and maintain contractual risk transfer standards (indemnification, COIs, waivers, facility use agreements).Support internal audit and board-level reporting on risk exposures.Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with Finance to forecast risk costs and stabilize budgets.Collaborate with Legal, HR, Facilities, and Ministry leaders on risk-sensitive issues.Serve as a resource to parishes, schools, and affiliated organizations for insurance questions, claims support, and best practices.Mentor and manage insurance and risk management staff, brokers, actuaries, and external service providers.Manage the insurance staff (if staff added): Provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to the team; assist in their professional and personal development.Other responsibilities related to the management of the insurance program: Deliver educational presentations to Parishes, Administrators and others in our insurance program as well as to the CFO; maintain/create website materials for the insurance program; manage teams effectively (internal and external); participate in monthly reviews; support billing messaging; ensure good public relations with different constituencies.Essential QualificationsPrimaryWillingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.Active member of a parish/faith community in good standing with the surance expertise.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance preferredExperience10+ years insurance experience working with a company and/or insurance broker/advisor.5+ years of experience at the Director or Manager level.Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Demonstrated successful experience managing/coordinating multiple projects.Other ElementsStrong leadership and management skills.Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage big-picture thinking while tracking details.Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to establish strong relationships.Excellent verbal and written communications skills.Ability to plan effectively and manage plans and programs under time constraints.Ability to perform calculations with financial data, including actuarial reports.Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality and work independently as well as in a team.Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07