New York Presbyterian Hospital

Director Finance Insurance

New York Presbyterian Hospital$161K — $258K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • 7-10 years' experience in Property and Casualty Insurance or related fields
  • 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of product development and implementation
  • Excellent communication and management skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and lead change initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic design and execution of a corporate risk management program
  • Optimize management of the Property & Casualty insurance portfolio
  • Evaluate and develop strategies to minimize enterprise risk exposure
  • Direct the administration of insurance purchasing and claims management
  • Oversee financial recovery initiatives for property and casualty losses
  • Collaborate on risk management strategies with Medical School affiliates
  • Manage relationships with external brokers and insurance market contacts
  • Leverage data analytics to improve risk insights and efficiency
  • Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring and developing team members

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Dynamic work environment that embraces inclusivity
  • Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
Full Job Description
Location
New York, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:

Director, Finance Insurance

This highly visible leadership role will shape and oversee the organization's enterprise risk management strategy with a concentrated focus on Property & Casualty programs. Serving as a key advisor to executive leadership, this individual will drive risk mitigation strategies, optimize insurance program performance, and lead financial recovery efforts-ensuring organizational resilience in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to influence across diverse stakeholders while advancing a culture of proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic planning, design, and execution of an enterprise-wide corporate risk management program
  • Oversee the placement, optimization, and management of the Property & Casualty insurance portfolio, including self-insured and captive programs
  • Evaluate enterprise risk exposures and develop strategies to safeguard organizational assets and minimize financial loss
  • Direct insurance purchasing, consulting partnerships, claims management, and administration of all insurance lines
  • Provide strategic oversight and guidance on the organization's captive insurance program(s)
  • Lead financial recovery initiatives related to property and casualty losses, including FEMA and other federal assistance programs
  • Drive due diligence efforts for acquisitions and oversee post-integration risk management strategies, ensuring optimal coverage, cost efficiency, and standardization
  • Partner with Medical School affiliates and external partners to assess and manage areas of shared risk
  • Serve as a key collaborator with Legal Affairs on insurance, indemnification, and liability provisions-negotiating favorable contractual terms
  • Represent Finance on system-wide committees, including Institutional Claims, Environment of Care, and Workplace Safety initiatives
  • Establish departmental goals, monitor performance, and implement strategies to achieve operational excellence
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership to support financial planning, variance analysis, and annual budgeting processes
  • Manage external brokers, consultants, and vendors while serving as the organization's lead interface with the Property & Casualty insurance market
  • Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance risk insights and operational efficiency
  • Lead, develop, and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture


Preferred Criteria
  • Master's Degree
  • CPCU, ARM, RPLU and other insurance designations


Required Criteria
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Seven to ten years' experience as/in Property and Casualty Broker, Corporate Risk Management, Property and Casualty Insurance or related industries with five years supervisory experience
  • Strong technical knowledge of product development methodology and facilitation
  • Demonstrated experience in successfully managing and administering Property and Casualty Insurance Plans
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Successful record of accomplishment in leading and effecting change
  • Management skills
  • Customer service and marketing skills


Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Salary Range:

$161,000-$258,000/Annual

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

About New York Presbyterian Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is a nonprofit academic medical center located in New York City. The hospital is affiliated with two Ivy League medical schools, Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The hospital was formed in 1998 with the merger of two hospitals, New York Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital. Today, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the United States and is consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country.
Learn more about New York Presbyterian Hospital
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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