Senior Associate, Insurance

Company: RWE Gruppe
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

RWE Clean Energy, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area: Finance / ControllingRemuneration: ExemptThe Senior Associate, Insurance is a collaborative, cross-functional position, and serves as the primary liaison between the Insurance/Risk Management team and all enterprise-wide business units and partners regarding claim activity. This role will be primarily responsible for leading our claims management efforts and risk mitigation initiatives, providing strategic guidance and leadership to our internal teams, and actively managing relationships with our critical third-party representatives (adjusters, broker, legal counsel, etc.). The Sr. Associate will also support the insurance placements, renewals, and other insurance and risk management activities. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Insurance and Risk and will work closely with internal stakeholders, external insurance brokers and consultants, as well as, the global RWE AG Insurance team in Germany.Role Responsibilities:

• Claims Management (Primary Responsibility)
  • Oversee and manage the full claims lifecycle for various types of corporate insurance claims, including property damage, business interruption, general liability, automobile liability, and other corporate risks to ensure equitable claims resolution and optimize insurance recoveries.
  • Establish claims processes to effectively achieve shared and clearly established objectives; ensure processes minimize inefficiencies and maximize technology to accelerate results in a fast-paced multi-line environment.
  • Collaborate with internal business units to collect necessary documentation and provide technical claims expertise and leadership for claim investigations.
  • Communicate effectively and lead third party engagements with insurance brokers, claims adjusters, and third-party vendors to facilitate the claims process and ensure claims are resolved efficiently.
  • Negotiate settlements with insurers and adjusters to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
  • Analyze and monitor claims trends, prepare reports on claims activity, and recommend improvements to risk mitigation strategies.
  • Track key departmental metrics; create KPIs, analyze trends, and generate consistent and actionable management reports.Coverage Placement & Maintenance (Secondary Responsibility):
    • Assist with insurance renewals and placements, including exposure data collection, underwriting meetings, and broker engagement.
    • Assist in the placement of corporate insurance coverage, including property, business interruption, and other lines of coverage as necessary for construction projects.
    • Support the timely issuance of documentation in support of the insurance programs, including insurance certificates and auto ID cards.
    • Provide ongoing, initiative-taking risk management support as needed.Job Requirements and Experiences:
      • Bachelor's degree in risk management/insurance, finance, business administration, safety, health, or similar fields strongly preferred.
      • Minimum 5 years of claims management or risk management experience preferred; property claims handling experience strongly preferred.
      • Demonstrated experience managing complex claims and collaborating with external parties such as brokers, adjusters, and legal counsel.
      • Knowledge of commercial property and casualty insurance forms and coverages.
      • Professional certifications in claims management, insurance, or risk management (e.g., AIC, CPCU, ARM, CRM) are a plus.
      • Demonstrates effective people skills; must be able to interface with all levels of management and build relationships with people from a diverse set of backgrounds.
      • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
      • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
      • Effective communicator with strong written and presentation skills, including the ability to tailor messages for different types of stakeholders.
      • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
      • Must be enthusiastic about career development and have the desire to coach and train others regarding insurance topics.
      • Sound knowledge of the energy or renewables industry in the United States is a plus.
      • This position is a hybrid role with an expected 3 days in the office each week with some travel to other RWECE offices and field locations.Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $74,000 - $111,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89256.Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.comWe look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.We are looking forward to your online application.
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