Claim Risk Governance & Control Specialist

We are adding to our diverse team of experts and are looking to hire those who are committed to building a culture that enables the creation of innovative solutions for our business units and clients.

The Company

Welcome to Munich Re Specialty - North America, a leading specialty insurance provider dedicated to delivering exceptional underwriting, claims, and risk management expertise to our partners and customers. As a trusted industry expert, we offer a broad range of comprehensive and customized solutions, including casualty, professional lines, property, surety, and public entity coverages. With the financial strength and global resources of our A+ Superior (A.M. Best) rated organization, we provide unmatched stability and reliability. Our team is committed to superior service levels, a distinctive approach to specialty solutions, and a deep understanding of the complex risks our clients face. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and experienced organization that is shaping the future of specialty insurance in North America.

The Opportunity

Future focused and always one step ahead!

The Claims Specialist- Risk Governance and Control will have a significant role in the risk management framework for Claims Compliance, ensuring that reputational risk is minimized by avoiding regulatory fines and penalties. This position requires

• A broad understanding of governance and risks relevant to Claims operations in the insurance / reinsurance business and in-depth knowledge of all Claims processes.
• Ability to analyze operational risk and controls.
• Ability to objectively assess and mitigate risks across Claims operations and ensure that appropriate risk management issues are identified and effectively communicated to management.
• Many manual internal processes need to be understood and then evaluated for efficiency and efficacy. Automated tools and solutions may be considered where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of recurring Claim Department Operational Risk Control System (ORCS) requirements, and liaise with Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Team and the Claims Leadership Team for Claim Department related risk assessments, risk controlling, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage the audit functions with external auditors (including external audit firms and government auditors) as well as Internal Audit.
• Facilitation of compliance testing related to the Model Audit Rule (MAR) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) that is performed to ensure that internal controls meet specific regulatory standards.
• Manage proper and appropriate oversight and controls for Claims system access / authority.
• Organize and track MARSOX control for Claims Manager quarterly file reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science, or Risk Management.
• 7+ years reinsurance / insurance experience within multiple disciplines, which includes auditing, accounting, underwriting, IT, risk management, finance.
• Knowledge of Claims Industry best practices especially in the areas of risk governance, and operational risk.
• Ability to translate business knowledge into critical risk assessment.
• Broad knowledge of processes and functions spanning the insurance control cycle.
• Project management and strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Thrives in fast-moving environment.
• Excellent adaptability.

The Company is open to considering candidates in numerous locations, including Chicago (IL), New York City (NYC), Philadelphia (PA), Hartford (CT), and Princeton (NJ). The salary range posted below reflects market variations across various locations. The offer will be adjusted per geography.

The base salary range anticipated for this position is $99,700-$166,100, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay. In addition, the company makes available a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

The salary estimate is adjusted to reflect the varying market conditions across different locations, with the with the higher end being more aligned with the NYC job market. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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