ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Insurance Risk Manager Jobs in Foster City, CA (NOW HIRING)

Waymo

Insurance Risk Management Analyst

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$125K - $152K/yr

Manage Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and review incoming vendor/contractor COIs to ensure compliance with Waymo's risk management standards. * Review insurance binders, endorsements, policy ...

Waymo

Insurance Risk Management Analyst

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$125K - $152K/yr

Manage Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and review incoming vendor/contractor COIs to ensure compliance with Waymo's risk management standards. * Review insurance binders, endorsements, policy ...

Nvidia

Risk Manager

Santa Clara, CA

Coordinate implementation of insurer loss control and engineering recommendations with insurers and internal partners. * Support the development of and compliance with risk management policies ...

New

XL Industries Inc

Risk Manager

Milpitas, CA

Contract reviews and interaction with counsel, insurance, and XLI leadership to develop mutually ... Coordinating with the Risk Management leader, outside counsel, and leadership on dispute and claim ...

XL Industries Inc

Risk Manager

Oakland, CA

Contract reviews and interaction with counsel, insurance, and XLI leadership to develop mutually ... Coordinating with the Risk Management leader, outside counsel, and leadership on dispute and claim ...

XL Industries Inc

Risk Manager

Milpitas, CA · On-site

Contract reviews and interaction with counsel, insurance, and XLI leadership to develop mutually ... Coordinating with the Risk Management leader, outside counsel, and leadership on dispute and claim ...

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.

Risk Manager

Berkeley, CA · On-site

Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Risk Manager in Berkeley, CA. Responsibilities shall include: • Maintain and periodically update the ALS-U Risk Management Plan, supporting procedures, risk ...

New

East Bay Regional Park District

Risk Manager

Oakland, CA · On-site

$159K - $213K/yr

Determines appropriate insurance coverage * Markets, negotiates, and purchases casualty and ... Examines alternative risk management or loss control techniques; designs and implements risk ...

Spectra Tech, Inc.

Risk Manager

Berkeley, CA · On-site

The Senior Project Risk Manager shall provide independent, objective, and decision-ready risk information to ALS-U Project leadership and shall work closely with the Project Director, Project Manager ...

New

East Bay Regional Park District

Risk Manager

Oakland, CA

$159K - $213K/yr

Essential Functions Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates assigned risk management and occupational health and safety programs, services and activities including comprehensive insurance programs ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

Risk Manager

Berkeley, CA · On-site

The Senior Project Risk Manager shall provide independent, objective, and decision-ready risk information to ALS-U Project leadership and shall work closely with the Project Director, Project Manager ...

New

Thunes

Fraud Risk Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Role Context We are seeking an experienced Fraud Risk Manager to lead the development and execution of our fraud prevention strategy. This role will own the design, implementation, and optimization ...

WSP

Senior Risk Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$174K - $213K/yr

Act as the risk management subject matter expert on assigned project, program, portfolio being accountable for the risk management performance on assigned commissions. * Develop effective risk ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsInsurance Risk JobsInsurance Risk Manager JobsInsurance Risk Manager Jobs in Foster City, CA

Insurance Risk Manager information

See Foster City, CA salary details

$96.2K

$141.6K

$216.8K

How much do insurance risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance risk manager in Foster City, CA is $141,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,700.00 and $160,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager?

To thrive as an Insurance Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, analytical thinking, and a strong understanding of insurance principles, often supported by a relevant degree and certifications like ARM or CPCU. Familiarity with risk modeling software, statistical analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help you effectively advise stakeholders and manage complex risk scenarios. These abilities are crucial for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks to protect organizational assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Insurance Risk Manager vs Insurance Underwriter?

AspectInsurance Risk ManagerInsurance Underwriter
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or related fields; professional certifications like ARM or CPCU are commonUsually holds a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related areas; certifications like CPCU or ARe are beneficial
Work EnvironmentWorks in corporate risk management departments, analyzing and mitigating risks for the companyWorks in insurance companies, assessing individual or business applications to determine coverage and premiums
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by insurance companies and large corporations to manage risk exposurePrimarily employed by insurance carriers to evaluate and approve insurance policies

While both roles involve understanding insurance policies, the Insurance Risk Manager focuses on overall risk mitigation strategies within an organization, whereas the Insurance Underwriter evaluates individual insurance applications to determine coverage and pricing.

What does an Insurance Risk Manager do?

An Insurance Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could negatively impact an organization’s assets, operations, or reputation. They analyze various types of risks—including financial, operational, and compliance risks—and develop strategies to minimize potential losses. Insurance Risk Managers also advise on appropriate insurance coverage, negotiate policies with insurers, and ensure that the company complies with relevant regulations to protect against unforeseen events.

What are the most common challenges Insurance Risk Managers face when working across different departments?

Insurance Risk Managers often collaborate with various departments such as underwriting, claims, and compliance to identify and mitigate potential risks. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication and alignment of risk policies across teams that may have different priorities or levels of risk awareness. Balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives can also be complex, requiring strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Successfully navigating these challenges helps create a unified risk culture and strengthens the organization's overall resilience.
What job categories do people searching Insurance Risk Manager jobs in Foster City, CA look for? The top searched job categories for Insurance Risk Manager jobs in Foster City, CA are:
What cities near Foster City, CA are hiring for Insurance Risk Manager jobs? Cities near Foster City, CA with the most Insurance Risk Manager job openings:
Insurance Risk Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Insurance Risk Manager job openings in Foster City, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $141,617 per year, or $68.1 per hour.

Insurance Risk Management Analyst

Waymo

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$125K - $152K/yr

Other

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver-The World's Most Experienced Driver-to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo's fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.

As part of Waymo's Legal team, you will work on the exciting legal issues surrounding our transformational autonomous driving technology and help drive our business lines forward from technology ideation through scaled commercial deployment. We partner with our public policy, safety, security and privacy experts to define transportation policy for the autonomous driving world to come, advising on regulatory changes that support and protect our users around the world. We collaborate with our engineering, product, strategy and operations teams to develop and protect our intellectual property portfolio and drive our corporate and commercial transactions. We ensure compliance with an increasingly complex and dynamic range of global regulations. And we anticipate, mitigate, and litigate high-profile and precedent-setting legal matters.

In this hybrid role, you will report to the Head of Insurance Infrastructure

You will:

  • Lead the collection, compilation, and validation of underwriting data for insurance renewals across all lines of business.
  • Manage Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and review incoming vendor/contractor COIs to ensure compliance with Waymo's risk management standards.
  • Review insurance binders, endorsements, policy documentation, and premium invoicing to verify precision against negotiated program terms and retentions.
  • Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Operations) as the point of contact for routine insurance inquiries and requirements.
  • Coordinate day-to-day processes with external partners, including insurance brokers, insurers, and other parties.

You have:

  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a thorough approach towards operational deliverables.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to independently manage competing priorities with tight deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate insurance requirements and collaborate effectively across diverse internal and external partners.
  • Commercial insurance operations experience within a corporate risk management department, commercial insurance brokerage, or underwriting organization.
  • Analytical and quantitative aptitude, comfortable navigating spreadsheets and AI tools to analyze Waymo's insurance and risk management programs.

We prefer:

  • Experience working within innovative, fast-paced technology, and dynamic environments.
  • Working knowledge of contractual risk transfer, indemnity clauses, and insurance compliance monitoring.
  • Professional insurance certifications or progress toward designations (e.g., ARM, CPCU, CRIS, or equivalent).
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Travel Required:

  • 5%

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range
$125,000—$152,000 USD

Apply