Director of Insurance & Risk Management

Job Details

Job Location

0301 The Chancery - Seattle, WA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$150000.00 - $180000.00 Salary / year

Description

GENERAL INTRODUCTION :

The Archbishop, visible principle of unity in his archdiocese, is called to build up the particular Church unceasingly in the communion of all its members, and to ensure that their diverse gifts and ministries, in union with the universal Church, serve to build up all the faithful and to spread the Gospel. (Apostolorum Successores 8). He must take care that all the affairs which belong to the administration of the whole archdiocese are duly coordinated and are ordered to attain more suitably the good of the portion of the people of God entrusted to him." (Apostolorum Successores 177).

Each position employed in the Chancery helps to extend the ministry of the Archbishop in particular ways as outlined in the position description.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE :

The Director of Insurance and Risk Management provides strategic and operational leadership in managing enterprise-wide risks and administering the organization's self-insured and insured risk financing programs. This role ensures the protection of assets, people, reputation, and mission while fostering a culture of stewardship and safety across parishes, schools, and affiliated ministries.

The position oversees a $500,000 self-insured retention for property valued at over $2 billion, liability, and casualty programs, manages cost allocation across participating organizations, and leads insurance procurement, claims oversight, and loss prevention initiatives. The Director works closely with the leadership of the Archdiocese (CCAS), Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS), clergy, staff, and external partners to ensure sound governance, financial responsibility, and alignment with the mission and values of the Church.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES :

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

• Develop and implement an organization-wide risk management framework aligned with mission and strategic goals.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments (financial, operational, legal, reputational, strategic, and compliance).
• Identify and monitor emerging risks; recommend mitigation strategies to leadership and the Insurance Committee.
• Promote training and awareness programs for clergy, staff, and volunteers.

Insurance & Risk Financing

Claims Management & Loss Control

Compliance & Governance

Collaboration & Leadership

Manage the insurance staff (if staff added)

Other responsibilities related to the management of the insurance program are :

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Primary :

Education :

Experience :

Other Elements :

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits : Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.