What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir Risk Management & Safety position at Affinity Gaming?
SUMMARY:
The Director Risk Management and Safety is responsible for managing all aspects of casualty insurance, workers compensation, safety and general liability programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares annual underwriting submissions for all insurance programs; completing applications, compiling loss runs and gathering other information as requested.
- Establish a strong presence in operations by working closely with hotel/casino senior management team in support of Safety and Risk Management initiatives.
- Evaluate adequacy of limits and appropriateness of retentions/deductibles.
- Conduct cost/benefit analysis of program alternatives.
- Negotiate policy purchases/renewals.
- Prepare the annual budget by line of insurance and assist in the appropriate allocation of operating units.
- Research with internal departments the existence of agreements, contracts, and certificates of insurance in such matters.
- Analyzes loss/claims experience to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Work closely with properties to assure high quality service for carrier’s loss control teams.
- Coordinate insurance communications with specified business units.
- Ensure a uniform approach in developing consistent risk management policies and programs.
- Work closely with proper safety and workers compensation programs to determine trends.
- Ensure the property’s safety and workers compensation programs are maintained and audited on a periodic basis.
- Work with insurance carrier to ensure effective claim management and reserving of all claims.
- Litigation management in conjunction with insurance carrier & SVP Law and Administration & Secretary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directs the Risk Management department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Eight or more years relevant Risk Management experience in the gaming industry, with increasing levels of responsibility and supervision (5 years minimum leadership/management experience).
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and be able to maintain the applicable regional Gaming card(s) and/or License(s), if any.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to effectively communicate in English. Must be able to read and write simple lists, interoffice memorandums, and business correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
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