Manager, Risk Management and Insurance

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Manager, Risk Management and Insurance Atlanta, GA

JOB SUMMARY:

This Manager will lead a significant business function and is accountable for strategic planning, operational execution, risk oversight, talent development and achievement of business objectives. The role requires leadership through others, strong business acumen, enterprise collaboration and the ability to make sound decisions in complex and uncertain environments.

The individual acts as Manager for Southern Company’s Risk Management & Insurance Department (Atlanta) working alongside, directing and overseeing the work efforts primarily associated with designated liability coverage lines, including surety, and the captive. This position is responsible for: providing professional and technical expertise in assessing corporate property & casualty risks; determining appropriate risk management strategies; designing and negotiating risk transfer, risk financing and loss control plans and integrating those plans into the broader Southern Company enterprise - wide risk management philosophy and practice; administering corporate risk & insurance programs; and supporting Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) arrangements, on behalf of Southern Company (SoCo) and subsidiaries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

BBA (MBA and/or CPCU/ARM preferred) with emphasis in risk management, commercial property and casualty insurance & risk finance or related field. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development is a plus.

Job Experience:

13 years or more years’ relevant work experience (depending on academic background) in corporate risk management, insurance brokerage, captive management and/ or commercial lines underwriting and include Management/supervisor experience. Must have experience managing 3rd party vendors

Job Knowledge, Skills:

Extensive knowledge and demonstrated expertise & experience (minimum 13 years), in the following areas:

Corporate property and casualty insurance policies (broad spectrum); emphasis in commercial liability insurance

Finance (particularly risk financing applications)

Contractual risk transfer and insurance techniques

Strategic leadership: Develop and execute functional strategies aligned with enterprise objectives

Think holistically about business operations and broader organizational impacts

Identify emerging risk, opportunities and trends

Lead transformation, process improvement and innovation initiatives

Anticipate changing conditions and adjust priorities accordingly

Operational & Financial Management: Direct the activities of staff, establish clear goals and expectations , manage budgets, forecast and resource allocation as well as monitor performance and ensure delivery of results. Ensure compliance with policies, requirements and governance standards. Role requires:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Strong aptitude for problem solving and negotiations; ability to constructively handle occasional conflict situations

Strong organizational & time management skills including ability to prioritize and manage multiple task

People Leadership:

Foster collaboration internally and across departments and operating companies, promote an inclusive and high performing work environment, lead and ensure development of staff including providing constructive feedback of performance and development plans. Develop and maintain a leadership pipeline.

Risk Management and Insurance:

Superior knowledge of property and casualty insurance

Working knowledge of construction risk management & insurance tools and techniques

Working knowledge of alternative risk finance techniques (including large retentions, captive facilities, & capital markets/ hybrid solutions)

Working knowledge and expertise in claims handling and negotiations and risk management information systems

Working knowledge of generally accepted loss control principles and practices

Working knowledge of electric, gas and renewables projects and the major contracts which comprise them through course of development, construction, operations and maintenance; and the related risks and insurance tools and/ or loss control measures to address those risks is preferred

General knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and practices

General knowledge of utility industry insurance property and casualty insurance markets is preferred, particularly industry mutual insurers such as AEGIS and Energy Insurance Mutual

Stakeholder Management:

Strong interpersonal communications (oral and written), teaming and negotiating skills; ability to establish a rapport, inspire confidence and effectively interact with personnel of varying backgrounds/ position levels within the company and with external service providers

Ability to influence decisions through data driven recommendations and business insight

Broad, general knowledge of Southern Company and subsidiaries’ (core and non-core) operations is preferred.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint; prefer experience with (or commitment to soon acquire) ChatGPT, Claude Enterprise, 365 CoPilot/Studio and other AI related tools with current and potential RMI applications; experience with DXC’s Assure/RiskMaster is a plus

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as Manager for the SCS Risk Management Atlanta Section working alongside, directing and overseeing the work efforts of designated personnel

Identify and assess corporate property and casualty exposures arising from current and planned operations, with particular emphasis on commercial liability risks. Works with staff and management at levels across SoCo as well as a variety of external resources.

Provide strategic leadership of the property and casualty insurance and risk transfer program

Senior level experience in counterparty contractual risk transfer and insurance provisions.

Ability to advise supply chain and contracts administration personnel, project development coordinators, legal counsel and operations management on techniques which will minimize risk to Southern Company and subsidiaries; provide support for contract negotiations and/ or lead in relevant portions of those negotiations, as requested.

Design, negotiate, place and administer insurance or other risk financing techniques which will minimize the adverse financial impact of fortuitous loss and produce the long-term lowest cost of risk (sum of insurance costs, self-insured claims costs and certain loss-control expenses)

Manage the captive operations and the staff that support the captive ensuring effective operations including State and regulatory compliance

Design, implement and manage designated liability lines, including captive and alternative risk financing/ insurance plans. Res