Assistant Risk Manager, Property/Casualty/Claims

Job Description

Job Description

Help Strengthen Vacatia’s Insurance Strategy and Protect Our Growing Portfolio

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Hybrid)

At Vacatia, we’re transforming the vacation ownership and hospitality experience—and that requires a strong, forward-thinking Risk Management function. We’re looking for an Assistant Risk Manager, Property & Casualty and Claims to play a key leadership role in managing and optimizing our insurance programs across a dynamic, multi-property portfolio.

In this role, you’ll lead underwriting efforts, oversee complex coverage analysis, and serve as a key advisor on risk and insurance strategy. You’ll partner across Finance, Operations, Legal, and external brokers and carriers to ensure our programs are accurate, cost-effective, and aligned with our evolving risk profile.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and reconciliation of property and casualty insurance programs, including policy schedules, endorsements, and coverage documentation
• Conduct comprehensive coverage analysis to identify gaps, overlaps, emerging risks, and optimization opportunities
• Serve as the escalation point for complex coverage questions, claims issues, and carrier or broker inquiries
• Support strategic decisions related to program structure, deductibles, retentions, and coverage enhancements
• Lead end-to-end underwriting submissions, including applications, property data, risk narratives, and supporting documentation
• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of Statements of Values (SOVs) for renewals, audits, and policy changes
• Partner with brokers and carriers on renewals, marketing efforts, and program negotiations
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and internal coordination for renewals and major policy updates
• Review and validate rating methodologies and premium calculations for accuracy and alignment with coverage terms
• Oversee premium allocation models and partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and variance analysis
• Provide risk advisory support to internal stakeholders, recommending mitigation and coverage strategies
• Partner with Operations, Resort Leadership, and Corporate teams to assess risk exposures and drive best practices
• Support Legal and Claims teams on complex or high-severity matters requiring coverage interpretation
• Mentor and guide analysts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to best practices
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Manage complex property, casualty, and executive claims, including reporting, coordination, and resolution

• 10+ years of experience in property & casualty insurance, risk management, or related field
• Proven experience managing complex insurance programs, renewals, and underwriting processes
• Strong understanding of coverage structures, policy language, and rating methodologies
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills with experience handling large datasets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and high-impact issues in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in hospitality, real estate, or multi-property environments preferred
• Prior experience mentoring or leading junior team members

• Hybrid flexibility in Fort Lauderdale
• High-impact role with visibility across leadership and business units
• Opportunity to shape and optimize insurance strategy at scale
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment within a growing hospitality company