OxyChem Insurance Risk Manager

Overview

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemicals with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The company focuses on safety, environmental protection, and supporting critical applications across industries such as water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and construction.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Corporate Insurance Risk Manager based in Dallas, TX.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage the procurement of the company’s insurance coverages, including but not limited to primary and excess Third Party Liability, Property, and Marine coverages.
• Manage the relationship with insurance brokers, insurers, third party claims administrators, and other Risk Management vendors.
• Review the insurance requirements in contracts and other agreements as needed.
• Manage Risk Management department internal procedures.
• Tender new claims and assist in the management of existing claims.
• Prepare documentation for reimbursement of settlements and claim expenses and collect due payments from insurers.
• Manage the accounting, recordkeeping and reporting of Risk Management costs and expenses.
• Manage the preparation of annual underwriting submissions.
• Manage the preparation, distribution, and tracking of financial responsibility documents.
• Compile the Risk Management department’s annual report.
• Review insurance policies and other Risk Management contracts.
• Support general Risk Management services for the company and its affiliates and subsidiaries (i.e. oral presentations to Oxy operations, written reports to management, etc.).
• Provide support for special projects (i.e. acquisitions, divestitures, RFP’s, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in property and casualty insurance (e.g., underwriting, broking and/or risk management).
• Experience in a Risk Management department highly preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and strong computer literacy.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for actions and outcomes, performance and results.
• Associate in Risk Management (ARM) required.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Certified Risk Manager (CRM), RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.
• Energy industry Risk Management experience.