Director of Insurance & Risk Management

Director of Insurance & Risk Management  

About Forged Fiber  

At Forged Fiber,  our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that  builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute,  we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This  foundation guides how the company builds,  operates , and  maintains   a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that  empowers millions .  

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.  

The Role  

The Director of Insurance & Risk Management  is responsible for setting and executing the organization’s enterprise ‑ wide risk management and insurance strategy. This role provides strategic leadership over risk identification, mitigation, insurance placement, claims management, and compliance.  

The Director partners closely with Executive Leadership, Finance, Legal, Network Operations, Engineering, and external stakeholders to protect company assets, ensure operational continuity, and support long ‑ term growth  objectives .   

Work Location -  Hybrid, Denver, CO   

Key Responsibilities  

Strategic Risk Leadership  

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy, aligned with business  objectives and industry best practices.  

• Integrate risk management considerations into strategic initiatives, capital projects, and technology deployments.  

Insurance Strategy & Program Oversight  

• Design and oversee comprehensive insurance programs, including property (fiber assets and networking equipment), general liability, professional liability, cyber, auto, workers’ compensation, excess, and directors & officers (D&O).  

• Lead complex annual insurance renewals, including carrier negotiations, retention strategies, benchmarking, and market placement decisions.  

• Evaluate and implement alternative risk transfer solutions to  optimize coverage and cost efficiency.  

• Oversee relationships with brokers, carriers, and consultants; drive performance and accountability.  

Infrastructure & Project Risk  

• Provide risk oversight for large ‑ scale infrastructure builds, fiber deployments, and contractor ‑ heavy projects.  

• Ensure  appropriate insurance and risk controls for construction, vendor management, and right ‑ of ‑ way agreements.  

Claims Management & Loss Prevention  

• Establish governance over enterprise claims management, including high ‑ severity property, liability, and workers’ compensation claims.  

• Oversee major claim resolution strategies in coordination with Legal, brokers,  carriers and other service providers.  

• Analyze loss trends and develop loss prevention initiatives to improve safety, reduce frequency/severity, and  optimize performance.  

• Monitor and report  total cost of risk (TCOR) and  identify opportunities for improvement.  

Regulatory, Contractual & Governance Support  

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and industry ‑ specific insurance requirements (e.g., municipal agreements, FCC ‑ related obligations, customer contracts).  

• Provide executive oversight of insurance and indemnification provisions in major customer, vendor, construction, and leasing agreements.  

• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal controls related to risk management and insurance.  

Financial Management & Team Leadership  

• Own the insurance and risk management budget, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies.  

• Develop executive level reporting on insurance programs and performance, TCOR and key risk indicators.  

• Lead and develop the insurance and risk management function,  establishing scalable processes and best practices.  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management , Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in insurance and risk management, with significant experience in communications, telecommunications, technology, or infrastructure ‑ driven industries.
• Demonstrated experience working with executive leadership and managing enterprise ‑ level risk.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (ARM, CRM, CPCU, or equivalent).

Skills &  Expertise

• Deep understanding of insurance  coverages and risk exposures specific to communications networks and technology operations.  

• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, including TCOR management.  

• Proven ability to negotiate complex insurance programs and manage large claims.  

• Executive ‑ level communication and presentation skills.  

• Ability to translate technical and operational risks into clear business ‑ level insights.

What We Look For in a Candidate  

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to  operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage.  We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.  

Compensation  

This information reflects the  anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills,  experience and other relevant factors .  

Location Based Pay Ranges :  

$155,000-$215,000 

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other  perks that enhance your physical, mental,  emotional and financial wellbeing.  

What to Expect Next  

Background Screening  

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.  

Forged Fiber 37 Services,  LLC  participates in  E ‑ Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I ‑9 information to confirm that you  are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use  E ‑ Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I ‑9.  

Equal Employment Opportunities  

It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide  equal employment opportunit y (EEO)to all persons regardless of  age,  color,  national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information,  martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.    We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job  assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable  accommodations for qualified individuals with  disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not  initiate a background check until after an offer is made.  

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