Manager, Insurance Risk Management

Ardent Mills

Manager of Insurance Risk Management overseeing comprehensive insurance and risk management programs at Ardent Mills. Responsible for insurance strategy, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,600 - $136,896 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the global hazard risk management program strategy in accordance with Ardent Mills’ overall risk appetite.
Analyze and define potential loss areas and determine appropriate type and level of protection to be insured or retained, including which risk funding tool to utilize.
Manage relationships with insurers, brokers and related service providers.
Negotiate scope of services, fees and performance criteria.
Lead the creation and preparation of communication materials of all insurance related activities to leadership and the Board of Directors.
Create, maintain and forecast the insurance budget for the organization including the aggregation and tracking of all policy premiums, claims, expected loss accruals and monthly adjustments with support from Accounting and FP&A teams.
Develop policies, procedures and processes for submission and management/adjustment of claims under all lines of coverage.
Manage, monitor and resolve complex property, liability claims.
Manage Workers Compensation claims with support from a third-party administrator.
Partner internally via cross functional leads in operations, HR and legal.
Team with EHS, HR and Legal to continuously improve inter-function collaboration in occupational injury mitigation and claim management processes.
Support the development and facilitation of the Enterprise Risk Management governance processes throughout the organization.
Facilitate the design and implementation of risk mitigation plans.
Partner with Legal in review of contractual insurance provisions to ensure Ardent Mills can comply with the requirements.
Develop insurance requirements for third parties to protect Ardent Mills’ interests.
Direct insurance strategy, due diligence and implementation in teamwork with M&A project management teams.
Other risk management projects as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
MBA or other advanced post graduate degree is a plus.
7 years+ of corporate insurance / risk management experience, with some insurance / reinsurance broking, broker consulting or insurer underwriting experience preferred.
Professional certifications such as Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional) a plus.
Strong working knowledge of insurance industry, markets and insurance trends across all lines of coverage.
Working knowledge of corporate alternative risk transfer tools, including captives.
Knowledge of insurance policies and legal contracts as they relate to respective areas of insurance.
Demonstrated experience managing successful relationships with external partners, including brokers, insurers and other insurance risk services providers vendors.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills.
Highly organized with ability to meet critical deadlines.
Very good oral and written communication, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work cross functionally, have a passion to learn the business, and willingness to be a “doer” of what ever is needed to complete the work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementinsurance budgetingclaims managementinsurance policiesrisk mitigationalternative risk transferproperty claimsliability claimsWorkers Compensation claimscontractual insurance provisions

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingplanning skillsorganizational skillsoral communicationwritten communicationrelationship managementcross-functional collaborationleadershipnegotiation

Certifications

Associate in Risk Management (ARM)Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)RIMS-CRMP (Certified Risk Management Professional)