Senior Group Risk Specialist – Enterprise Risk
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Assistant Director – Corporate Risk Management
Duke Careers
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Durham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $89,877 - $179,754 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- supports the administration of institutional risk and insurance functions by coordinating operational activities, managing insurance coverage processes, and providing technical guidance across departments
- oversees implementation of core risk initiatives and manages insurance data, applications, and vendor relationships
- administers the day-to-day functions of the University’s insurance programs, including maintenance of coverage schedules, policy documentation, renewal submissions, and certificate issuance
- collects, reviews, and interprets exposure data from Duke University and Duke University Health System to support underwriting activities and insurance procurement
- coordinates application submissions, policy endorsements, and renewal requests with insurance brokers and underwriters
- recommends insurance program structures and limits based on data analysis and exposure trends
- manages broker, carrier, and vendor performance for accuracy, responsiveness, and service quality
- oversees assigned property, liability, and auto claims processes, including information gathering, documentation, and authority-based resolution
- develops and presents loss trend reports, funding models, and incident summaries
- assists the Sr. Assoc. Dir. in the implementation of departmental projects related to insurance operations, vendor transitions, and coverage evaluations
- provides guidance on insurance-related contract terms and procurement requirements
- conducts reviews of contract language and insurance exhibits for risk implications
- delivers risk-related education and training to departmental stakeholders
- supervises assigned staff and coordinates daily workflows, training, and performance monitoring in support of insurance operations
Requirements
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- analytical skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program
- CPCU or ARM certification is highly desirable
- minimum of 10 years of progressive risk management experience in higher education
- practical risk management experience in another industry in an organization with large and diverse risk profiles or equivalent insurance company or insurance broker experience
- 3-5 years supervisory experience is desirable
- ability to work independently and handle competing demands while navigating a complex organization with a diverse population and decentralized culture
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- generous retirement benefits
- wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
risk managementinsurance coverage processesdata analysisunderwriting activitiesclaims managementcontract reviewloss trend reportingvendor managementpolicy documentationinsurance procurement
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsindependent workperformance monitoringtrainingsupervisory skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
CPCUARM
