Director, Risk & Insurance

Overview

Lead corporate insurance, risk management, claims and team for QXO.

Key Responsibilities

• claims management
• risk assessment
• policy renewal
• system oversight
• stakeholder management
• reporting

Tasks

-Manage claims handling across all lines of coverage, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with business and financial objectives. -Partner with the Operations and Legal teams to identify, quantify, and mitigate emerging risks. -Supervise and mentor two direct reports, providing guidance and professional development. -Oversee the annual renewal process, working with brokers and internal stakeholders to assess coverage needs, negotiate terms, and manage premium costs. -Maintain strong relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators as well as internal stakeholders. -Prepare and present risk and insurance reports to senior leadership, including coverage summaries, claims trends, and risk exposure analyses. -Oversee and enhance risk management systems and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. -Manage all aspects of corporate insurance programs, including property, casualty, cyber, Directors & Officers Liability, and other specialized policies. -Support risk assessment and insurance integration for new business initiatives and M&A transactions.

Requirements

• risk management
• insurance renewals
• claims management
• arm
• cpcu
• cyber

What You Bring

QXO is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Risk & Insurance to oversee the company’s insurance programs, risk management framework, and claims operations. This individual will manage a small team and play a hands-on leadership role in assessing, mitigating, and transferring risk across the organization. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep experience in corporate insurance programs (property, casualty, cyber and other specialized coverages), renewal processes, and claims management. This position will partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to develop strategies that safeguard the company’s assets and ensure cost-effective coverage. -Excellent analytical, negotiation, and project management skills. -Experience leading a small team with a collaborative, hands-on approach. -Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across levels of the organization and with external partners. -Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (ARM, CPCU) preferred. -Proven track record managing insurance renewals, claims administration, and broker relationships. -8–10+ years of experience in risk management and corporate insurance, preferably in a global or complex organization. -Strong understanding of various insurance lines, including property, casualty, Cyber and D&O.

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Benefits

PTO, company holidays, and parental leave Legal assistance and identity protection Pet insurance Medical, dental, and vision insurance To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation. Paid training and certifications 401(k) with employer match Employee assistance program (EAP)

About Qxo

-Delivers ERP, CRM, warehouse, accounting, BI and custom tools tailored to roofing and building-material workflows. -Typical projects include optimizing estimates, inventory tracking, delivery logistics and digital supply-chain visibility. -QXO combines M&A growth—Beacon Roofing Supply makes it 2nd-largest US roofing distributor—with organic tech build-out. -Unusual fact: CEO Brad Jacobs has completed ~500 M&A deals, building industries with XPO, GXO, RXO and more.

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