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CJ Logistics America is seeking a Risk Insurance Manager to lead risk identification, claims resolution, and insurance compliance across our 3PL operations. In this pivotal role, you will manage end-to-end commercial, property, cargo, and warehouse claims while safeguarding the company through robust risk mitigation strategies. If you have deep technical expertise in logistics insurance, policy construction, and claims management, we want you on our team.

• Culture: You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Impact: Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact on our enterprise risk and safety profile.

• Salary: Your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. We anticipate this role to pay a salary range of $124,000 to $135,000 per year, but actual base pay will depend on the successful candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to support deadlines or cross-functional collaboration; typically your schedule will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

You will oversee corporate insurance programs, serve as the primary liaison with brokers and adjusters, and direct claim resolutions.

• Insurance Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain corporate insurance programs, including negotiating premiums, deductibles/retentions, and terms.

• Broker & Adjuster Relations: Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for brokers, underwriters, and claim adjusters, providing authority and directing claim funding.

• Claims Resolution: Oversee multiple lines of claims including General Liability, Auto/Trucking, Cargo, Warehouse Legal Liability, Property, Cyber, EPLI, Professional Liability, and Workers' Compensation.

• Bond & COI Programs: Manage and maintain company bond requests and certificate of insurance (COI) programs.

• Risk Assessment: Lead the annual Corporate Risk Assessment process to compile risk identification, scoring, and mitigation strategies.

• Financial & Data Analysis: Prepare insurance submissions, manage allocation of insurance charges across cost centers, and handle required reporting.

• Departmental Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Internal Audit, and Human Resources to enforce internal controls.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in insurance and risk management, preferably proficient handling worker's compensation.

• Industry Expertise: Knowledge of logistics insurance, multiple coverage lines, policy language interpretation, and rating plans.

• Skills: Excellent investigative, problem-solving, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Technical Aptitude: Comfort using databases, risk software, and standard office technology.

• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% to facilities as needed.

• Preferred Qualifications: Professional risk management designations (CPCU, ARM, CRM) and experience in an industrial/warehouse environment are highly preferred.

• Leadership Impact: A Salary, Exempt role with direct ownership over enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 4 days on-site at our Des Plaines headquarters and flexible remote days.

• Growth & Support: Join a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and offers comprehensive benefits.

Ready to lead risk insurance for a global supply chain leader? Apply today!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.

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