WHAT YOU GET TO DOThe Insurance & Risk Manager is responsible for managing KNAPP US's corporate insurance and risk management activities, ensuring alignment with the KNAPP Global Insurance Program while supporting operational, legal, and financial risk mitigation across the organization.
This role owns insurance renewals, claims administration, vendor insurance compliance, policy governance, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The position serves as the primary U.S. point of contact for insurance carriers, brokers (AON), internal stakeholders, and KNAPP headquarters.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Corporate Insurance Management- Lead annual insurance renewal processes, including data collection, underwriting submissions, and carrier coordination.
- Ensure alignment with the KNAPP Global Insurance Program, including coverage structure, limits, retentions, and policy wording.
- Maintain, update, and administer all corporate insurance policies and related documentation.
- Coordinate closely with HQ Insurance Management and AON on renewals, endorsements, and policy changes.
Claims Management- Serve as Claims Manager for all KNAPP US insurance claims across all lines (GL, Auto, WC, D&O, EPL, Crime, Cyber, etc.).
- Coordinate claim reporting, documentation, reserve reviews, and carrier communication.
- Monitor claims trends and support loss mitigation strategies.
Compliance & Policy Governance- Maintain and update insurance, risk, and compliance policies.
- Administer policy acknowledgment and certification processes for all employees.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance standards, IMS requirements, and relevant ISO standards.
- Support audits and internal reviews related to insurance, risk, and compliance.
Vendor & Project Insurance Compliance- Administer vendor insurance compliance using MyCOI, including onboarding, verification, tracking, and escalation.
- Support project-specific insurance requirements and risk reviews.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Project Management to ensure contractual insurance compliance.
Risk Management & Advisory- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, legal, and financial risks.
- Provide insurance and risk guidance to internal stakeholders, including Procurement, HR, Project Teams, and Leadership.
- Support employee-related and vendor-related insurance inquiries.
Reporting & Documentation- Maintain centralized insurance records, certificates, policies, and endorsements.
- Prepare insurance reporting, loss summaries, and executive-level updates.
- Track renewals, expirations, endorsements, and compliance metrics.
WHAT YOU HAVE- Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in corporate insurance, risk management, or compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Commercial insurance programs and renewals
- Claims handling and carrier coordination
- Vendor insurance compliance platforms (MyCOI or similar)
- Corporate governance, internal controls, and compliance standards
- Experience working with brokers and global insurance programs preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, IMS frameworks, or similar compliance systems is a plus.
- Professional designations (ARM, CPCU, RIMS-CRMP) desirable but not required.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- High attention to detail and compliance discipline
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across functions and geographies
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Confidence working with senior leadership and global teams
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Working Conditions and Environment:- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Passport or ability to obtain passport
- Professional office etiquette is required at all times
- Travel required 10%
- Physical requirements: sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking, climbing a ladder, speaking, visual acuity, finger dexterity, listening, reaching at arm's length, and lifting up to 30 pounds
WHAT YOU WILL GET- 2 remote days per week
- Half day Fridays
- A beautiful new, state-of-the-art, office complex in Kennesaw, GA
- Industry competitive compensation
- Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
- 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Subsidized Daycare
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Subsidized food delivery
- Monthly celebrations
- Quarterly employee events
- Corporate Social Responsibility including recycling, sustainability and volunteering
