• Lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy, aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. 

• Integrate risk management considerations into strategic initiatives, capital projects, and technology deployments. 

• Design and oversee comprehensive insurance programs, including property (fiber assets and networking equipment), general liability, professional liability, cyber, auto, workers’ compensation, excess, and directors & officers (D&O). 

• Lead complex annual insurance renewals, including carrier negotiations, retention strategies, benchmarking, and market placement decisions. 

• Evaluate and implement alternative risk transfer solutions to optimize coverage and cost efficiency. 

• Oversee relationships with brokers, carriers, and consultants; drive performance and accountability. 

• Provide risk oversight for large‑scale infrastructure builds, fiber deployments, and contractor‑heavy projects. 

• Ensure appropriate insurance and risk controls for construction, vendor management, and right‑of‑way agreements. 

• Establish governance over enterprise claims management, including high‑severity property, liability, and workers’ compensation claims. 

• Oversee major claim resolution strategies in coordination with Legal, brokers, carriers and other service providers. 

• Analyze loss trends and develop loss prevention initiatives to improve safety, reduce frequency/severity, and optimize performance. 

• Monitor and report total cost of risk (TCOR) and identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and industry‑specific insurance requirements (e.g., municipal agreements, FCC‑related obligations, customer contracts). 

• Provide executive oversight of insurance and indemnification provisions in major customer, vendor, construction, and leasing agreements. 

• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal controls related to risk management and insurance. 

• Own the insurance and risk management budget, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies. 

• Develop executive level reporting on insurance programs and performance, TCOR and key risk indicators. 

• Lead and develop the insurance and risk management function, establishing scalable processes and best practices. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in insurance and risk management, with significant experience in communications, telecommunications, technology, or infrastructure‑driven industries.
• Demonstrated experience working with executive leadership and managing enterprise‑level risk.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (ARM, CRM, CPCU, or equivalent).

Skills & Expertise

• Deep understanding of insurance coverages and risk exposures specific to communications networks and technology operations.