Director, Insurance and Risk Management bei GCL Global Critical Logistics

Ready to turn your passion into a career? Do you dream of working in a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment, supporting major events in sports, music, automotive, fine art, and film? Want the chance to collaborate with some of the biggest names in entertainment, media and luxury? Look no further! We’re looking for talented and passionate individuals like you to join our logistics team. 

GCL (Global Critical Logistics) is a market leader in two expansive logistics and project management sectors across the globe: live events, encompassing live music, sports and broadcasting, film and TV, and experiential events and exhibitions; and luxury goods, focused on fine art, automotive, and fashion. The company, which began in 1978 serving Led Zeppelin, includes Rock-it Cargo, Dietl, CARS, SOS Global, Dynamic International and more. GCL’s premier team manages bespoke global logistics through end-to-end services including multimodal freight, event logistics planning, and custom storage and distribution solutions. This service delivery leverages an unparalleled global network with over 10,000 missions a year. GCL is the chosen provider for reliability and efficiency where failure is not an option for a customer’s most prized events and possessions.

At our company, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. As the Director, Insurance and Risk Management, you will play a crucial role in an environment where our employees excel and feel valued. Join us in creating unforgettable experiences and driving success in a fast-paced, exciting industry. Apply today and be a part of a team that values teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence. 

This Director, Risk Insurance and Risk Management, located in Los Angeles, CA, will be responsible for managing GCL’s comprehensive and global insurance and surety portfolio. This role entails managing the entire insurance and surety portfolio annual renewals, ensuring the health of our program with favorable loss ratios, and assessing and identifying exposure and risk that could impact our loss experience, impede the reputation, safety, security or financial success of the organization.

Location: Los Angeles, California (Open to remote locations) 

Job Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Schedule fluctuates based on workloads during weekdays.  Rotation of on-call weekend responsibilities. Your availability to maintain scheduling flexibility is appreciated. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing the annual renewals of our global insurance portfolios and presenting those renewal proposals to executive leadership and senior staff. 
• Overseeing claims and loss control activities. 
• Managing of relationships with third party service providers including brokers, insurers and third-party adjusters. 
• Leading the shipper’s interest cargo insurance program with a focus on internal sales support and training. 
• Identifying exposures and recommending solutions to address these exposures. 
• Implementing approved programs and promoting loss prevention activities. 
• Establishing policies and procedures to identify and address risks in the organization’s services and departments.
• Updating and monitoring compliance with insurance procedures. 
• Conducting risk assessments, and collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, and market trends.
• Reviewing and assessing risk management policies and protocols, in order to make recommendations and implement modifications and improvements.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Qualifications: 

• Thorough understanding of both property & casualty insurance coverages.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Solid interpersonal and customer skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with an attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and handle time-sensitive issues.
• Excellent mathematical, and data analytical skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with excellent Excel skills.
• Flexible with possible overtime assignments.
• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, international business. 
• At least 7 to 10 years of related experience, preferred.
• The following are preferred but not required:
  • Experience in transportation and logistics related insurance. 
  • Familiarity with surety bonds, ATA Carnets and cargo insurance. 
  • Insurance brokers license in resident state.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

What GCL Will Offer You: 

A growing logistics firm backed by an award-winning global parent company within the entertainment and luxury import/export logistics industry providing unrivaled experience and expertise for live events, touring, sports, luxury auto and art freight forwarding. Our teams serve as the premier freight forwarders handling some of the world’s biggest concerts, festivals, and sporting events for many high-profile clients across the music & sports industries to make the greatest shows and events possible across the world.  

Work with some of the most well-known and successful companies in the world. Your work will make an impact and be appreciated by others. 

 Benefits & Perks That Rock!

• Recharge & Reset: Enjoy a generous PTO package with 18 vacation days, 2 floating holidays, 7 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually. We know work-life balance is key.
• Your Health, Our Priority: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are just the start. Get employer contributions to your HSA if you choose a high-deductible health plan, plus access to convenient telemedicine through MDLive and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Financially Fit: Secure your future with our 401(k) match and comprehensive employer-funded insurance (Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability).
• Family Matters: Welcoming a new addition? We offer generous paid parental leave for all parents.
• Perks with a Purpose: Grow professionally with Continuing Education Reimbursement, give back with Charitable Donation Matching, and even snag free tickets to client events (when available)!
• Culture Club: We love to celebrate! Join us for regular company events like birthday lunches, sports outings, volunteer opportunities, and more.
• Optional Add-Ons: Customize your benefits with supplemental insurance (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity) and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Sweet Savings: Score potential discounts on home and auto insurance through Farmers Insurance.

GCL is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, GCL will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. GCL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state or local law pertaining to the employee’s state of employment.