Insurance Risk Manager

Department: Facilities Planning

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Starting salary range is $65,000 to $85,000 depending on qualifications

Work Schedule: 8-5 Monday-Friday

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

As the Insurance Risk Manager, you serve as the University’s frontline leader in risk readiness—anticipating risks before they become losses and working to ensure our university campus is adequately covered. You evaluate exposures, negotiate insurance policies, and guide departments through complex contracts and claims with confidence and clarity.

When covered incidents occur, you coordinate with carriers, legal teams, and campus departments to resolve claims efficiently and safeguard the institution’s interests. You build policies, processes, and safeguards that keep the University compliant, resilient, and prepared, while promoting a culture of safety through training and proactive risk reduction programs.

Your data driven insights shape smarter decisions, your expertise strengthens operations, and your readiness during emergencies helps the University recover quickly. In this role, you don’t just manage insurance—you help secure the University’s ability to operate, grow, and thrive.

Job Summary

Manage the University’s insurance programs and mitigate risk exposure across all operations. Ensure adequate coverage for property, liability, and specialty risks, oversee claims administration, and develop policies to safeguard institutional assets while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Identify and evaluate risks to university property, operations, and personnel; recommend strategies to minimize exposure and financial impact. Interprets and reviews contracts for indemnification and insurance terms and conditions.
• Administer all insurance policies, including property, liability, auto, and specialty coverage; negotiate terms, manage renewals, and ensure adequate coverage for institutional assets and activities.
• Oversee insurance claims from initial reporting through resolution; act as liaison between the university, insurance carriers, and legal counsel to ensure proper claims handling.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies and procedures; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university standards and contractual obligations.
• Implement programs to reduce risk and prevent losses, including property related safety initiatives and training. Promote awareness of insurance risk management practices across campus.
• Prepare reports on risk exposure, insurance coverages, and claims trends. Use data analytics to inform decision-making and improve insurance risk management strategies.
• Consults with and provides strategic guidance to University stakeholders regarding best practices, policy interpretation, problem resolution, and compliance with regulations, laws and policies.
• Must be available for on-call support during evenings and weekends, to respond to emergency situations involving insurance related matters.

Required Education and Experience: