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Senior Insurance & Risk Specialist - Corporate Insurance (Kansas City)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Manage corporate insurance program, brokers, contracts, claims, and team.

Key Responsibilities

  • certificates issuance
  • policy compliance
  • contract review
  • underwriting analysis
  • program management
  • claims liaison

Tasks

-Manage the company’s issuance of Certificates of Insurance for projects. -Complies with all policies and standards -Consult with various individuals internal and external to the company to keep appraised of any changes in exposures or operations in the insurance market. -Review external contracts and advise on insurance requirements and potential liability. -Maintain relationships with insurance brokers, insurance companies and third party administrators. -Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff. -Recruits, hires, develops, and retains outstanding employee-owners. -Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for direct reports. -Gather and analyze required underwriting information. -Manage the acquisition, renewal and requirements of the company’s insurance program. -Serve as liaison between the firm, the insurance brokers, adjusters and attorneys involved on insurance claims. -Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. -Provide leadership to the insurance team; direct and coordinate assignments and activities.

Requirements

  • project management
  • microsoft office
  • analytical
  • 8+ years
  • property/casualty
  • bachelor

What You Bring

-Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. -Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). -Expert analytical and problem solving skills. -Minimum 8 years related professional experience in insurance industry, dealing with commercial insurance for engineering and construction projects. Corporate or agency experience in commercial insurance services preferred. -Expert knowledge of commercial property/casualty coverages & bonds. -The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage change. -Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. -Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or related field from accredited program.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military