Senior Insurance Risk Manager

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a Senior Insurance Risk Manager, you'll join a hardworking team of experts in the development of a world-leading risk management organization and Property and Casualty insurance portfolios. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of risk management policies and procedures for tracking, managing, and retiring risks across the enterprise by identifying, measuring, and mitigating risk in the organization, to optimize and enhance business operations.

You'll work under supervision of the Senior Insurance Risk Manager (Property & Casualty) to facilitate and mature the Insurance program across the company by working with internal and external stakeholders. Success will be dependent on your ability to build upon the enterprise-wide insurance program and plans in place to identify, assess, and mitigate a broad range of insurable and non-insurable risks. You'll also own and drive the Property program forward through ideas, innovation, available market solutions, and technology.

The Insurance program is overseen by the Chief Risk & Trade Compliance Officer and General Counsel, and this role reports to the Director of Insurance.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical experience, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Relocation providedTravel expected up to 50% of the time for the first year, will diminish over time

Responsibilities Include

Efficiently develop information for the program renewals for the Property and Casualty programs and assist another Senior Risk Manager to work and close claimsEnsuring that Risk engineering recommendations are followed through and closed timely. Negotiates with and actively works with Facilities, Security, Site Directors, and Finance to resolve risk engineering and risk management recommendationsContract review for deviations against standard insurance clausesSpecial risk projects as planned and directedReviews policies and endorsements for errors and improvements , and negotiate with insurers in conjunction with brokersAnticipate and drive improvements to the insurance strategy as the risk profile evolves and rapidly scales up with the company’s assets and operationsCollaborate with Finance for accurate budgeting and forecasting of insurance premiums and exposuresEffectively manage business relationships with Third-Party Administrators, Brokers, and UnderwritersWork to develop our Risk Management Information System, Riskonnect, by partnering with other members of the Risk Team

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in Business, Finance, or Risk Management7+ years of progressive corporate risk management, insurance company, or insurance brokerage experience in a complex organization with demonstrated success assessing risk, mitigating risk, contract review, insurance placement and management, and claims managementStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal professionally with internal stakeholders, third-party administrators, and brokersProject management experienceExperience delivering under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as managing frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, competing priorities, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Advanced Excel, Office, and PowerPoint proficiencyExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skillsMust be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

ARM, CRM, CPCU, or other Risk Management professional designations preferred.MBA or advanced post graduate degreeExperience in Risk Management Information Systems (e.g., Riskonnect)Experience in Project Management applications (e.g., Airtable)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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