Company overview
tortuga resorts is a leading investment company specializing in upscale and luxury beach resorts. Our portfolio includes some of the most exclusive beach resorts globally, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of excellence through strategic hands-on asset management. We are seeking a seasoned insurance professional with a strong background in real estate asset insurance to lead and manage all aspects of insurance strategy, placement, claims, and ongoing risk mitigation for our global resort portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical insurance experience—preferably within the real estate and hospitality sectors—and will be the go-to expert for all matters related to property and casualty insurance, risk financing structures, and claims strategy.
lead the design, negotiation, and management of the company's global insurance portfolio, including property, general liability, construction and renovation risk, business interruption, d&o, and environmental liability.
oversee the due diligence, placement, renewal, post-closing (and transition plan if relevant), and optimization of insurance policies across diverse jurisdictions, working directly with brokers, underwriters, legal teams, and asset managers.
maintain active control of the entire insurance lifecycle, including audits, certificates, claims management, loss forecasting, and premium allocation strategies.
establish clear insurance protocols during real estate development, acquisitions, refinancing, and asset disposals, ensuring full coverage at each project stage.
transactional support & due diligence
support m&a and development teams with insurance due diligence for acquisitions and new builds.
claims & loss management
drive proactive claims strategies to maximize recoveries, reduce downtime, and support property-level teams through post-loss remediation.
collaborate with engineering, legal, and property operations to implement mitigation plans.
evaluate alternative risk financing solutions such as captives, parametrical or layered programs, and self-insured retentions.
serve as the in-house insurance subject matter expert (sme), guiding the leadership team and asset managers with data-driven insurance and risk advice.
collaborate with other areas including legal, asset management, engineering and property team to ensure timely and accurate insurance claims processing and settlement.
create and maintain broker relationships, conduct property assessments and training.
work closely with management, employees, and external stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness and responsibility. Communicate risk management policies, procedures, and best practices to all employees, and provide training and support as needed.
data analysis and reporting
~ collect and analyze data on risk-related incidents, claims, and losses to identify trends and areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports for senior management and the board of directors on risk management activities, including insurance coverage, risk assessments, and compliance.
oversee the esg (environmental, social, and governance) function to ensure that the company's sustainability practices are integrated into its risk management framework.
identify and mitigate risks related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance, fostering a holistic approach to long-term value creation and ethical business conduct.
ensure esg initiatives are designed, documented, and reported in alignment with and in compliance with esg best practices, including both platform- and hotel-specific esg initiatives.
bachelor's degree in risk management, business administration, finance, accounting or a related field. Professional certification in risk management, such as arm, crm, cirm, cpcu or certification in a related field, such as insurance management or risk management.
minimum 10 years of experience in commercial insurance and/or risk management for real estate portfolios, ideally with exposure to hospitality assets.
proven experience in insurance placement and claims management in a real estate investment, hotel owner/operator, or brokerage environment.
nice to have: experience with risk management software and systems. Arm, cpcu, crm)
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