Insurance Specialist
Kansas City, MO, US, 64106
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Role Summary
The Insurance Specialist supports JE Dunn’s enterprise risk management efforts by providing technical insurance expertise, operational process management, and internal consulting support across projects, regions, and offices. This role serves as a key resource for construction insurance programs, including but not limited to Builders Risk and liability insurance; manages certificate of insurance (COI); assisting with vendor relationships; and collaborating closely with Legal, IT, regional leadership, and third-party providers to ensure effective risk transfer and compliance. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path: Senior Insurance Specialist
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
- Serves as a primary resource for general construction project insurance questions across JE Dunn, providing guidance to regional offices, project teams, and internal partners.
- Serves as subject matter expert for various liability insurance lines, including Controlled Insurance Programs (CIPS)
- Coordinates with Project Teams, Third party program administrators, brokers and insurers on project kick-off, setup activities and project tracking and reviews
- Responds to internal questions regarding insurance structure, coverage and administration
- Reviews, addresses or escalates exception requests related to insurance participation and compliance
- Provides technical expertise and process management for property-type coverages, including but not limited to Builders Risk insurance
- Coordinates the quoting, pricing, placement and renewal of coverages
- Monitors the quality of broker and project processes, interface, timeliness, and accuracy
- Supports the Certificate of Insurance processes, providing COI to constituents, assistance on third-party COI platforms and coordination with legal teams on insurance-related matters
- May provide recommendations on complex or non-standard insurance compliance issues
- Coordinate insurance policy tracking and filling regardless of source, including policies placed by JE Dunn, Owners/Clients, and Joint Venture partners, and maintain tracking process for high profile and/or unique pursuits
- Support Risk Management department initiatives related to technology, data management, and AI usage, including collaboration with the company’s IT department.
- Participate in the development and delivery of regional and office-level risk management and insurance training
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
- Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate
- Proficiency in Excel - Advanced
- Strong working knowledge of construction insurance coverages, including but not limited to General Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Builders Risk, Professional Liability, and/or Controlled Insurance Programs.
- Ability to interpret insurance policies, endorsements, and contractual insurance requirements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex insurance concepts in practical, plain-language terms.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, IT, Operations, and external partners.
- Proficiency with insurance management systems
- Ability to support Risk Management training and presentations
- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
- Ability to adapt to change and stress in the work environment and manage competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
- Ability to identify the best approach for implementing strategic processes
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 2+ years insurance industry experience with emphasis in construction insurance (Required)
Working Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
- May require periods of overnight travel
- Normal office environment
- Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
- Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com
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Why People Work Here
At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them
Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts
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Nearest Major Market: Kansas City