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Ascen · 2 weeks ago

Risk and Insurance Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

Ascen is a company specializing in staffing solutions, and they are seeking a Risk and Insurance Manager who has deep expertise in the US staffing, PEO, or EOR landscape. The role involves hands-on management of risk evaluation, Workers' Compensation claims, audits, compliance, and financial relationships with brokers.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate new clients and specific job activities to ensure they align with our risk appetite. You will be approving job orders based on risk profiles

Review client safety procedures and history to determine the viability of a partnership

Work directly with carrier underwriting departments to ensure all US class codes (NCCI and state-specific) are properly assigned and endorsed

Manage the administrative workflow to ensure coverage is active before a placement begins, eliminating coverage gaps

Manage the full lifecycle of WC claims across all NCCI, independent, and Monopolistic states (OH, WA, WY, ND)

Partner with Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and carriers to provide wage statements and documentation required to drive claims toward resolution

Conduct regular file reviews to ensure reserve accuracy and push for the closure of legacy or high-exposure claims

Work directly with stakeholders (contractors, partners, and clients) to handle injuries and other insurance claims

Lead and complete all insurance audits for the US (NCCI/State funds) and Canada (WSIB/CNESST, etc.)

Execute precise payroll reporting to all states, provinces, and carriers on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

Maintain necessary clearance certificates for Canadian operations to ensure continuous compliance

Utilize a deep understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance to manage the broader portfolio, including GL, PL, and EPLI

Collaborate with brokers on annual renewals and oversee the issuance of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to meet client contractual requirements

Work with Accounting to ensure all policy premiums are calculated accurately and remitted on time

Qualification

US Workers' CompensationProperty & Casualty insuranceClaims ManagementRisk AssessmentCross-Border ComplianceCommunicationHands-on Mentality

Required

Industry Rooted: You should have experience within the Staffing, PEO, EOR, or high-volume hourly work industries. You understand the unique risks associated with a contingent, hourly workforce

Claims Expertise: Proven background as a Claims Analyst or Adjuster

Risk Evaluation: Experience performing hands-on risk assessments of client job sites and work activities (Light Industrial, Healthcare, Clerical, etc.)

Strong US WC Knowledge: Expertise in US Workers' Compensation systems, including NCCI classifications and state-specific nuances

P&C Proficiency: Solid understanding of Property & Casualty insurance lines (General Liability, Professional Liability, and EPLI)

Hands-on Mentality: Comfort with handling payroll data, spreadsheets, and high-volume administrative tasks without errors

Communication: Ability to translate complex insurance and risk concepts to internal sales teams and external clients