Associate, Risk & Insurance
West Pharmaceutical Services
Associate, Risk & Insurance
Requisition ID:
69601
Date:
May 6, 2025
Location:
Exton, Pennsylvania, US
Department:
Finance
Description:
**Who We Are:**
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
**Job Summary**
In this role, you will work closely with the Manager, Global Risk and Insurance to support West commercial insurance strategies worldwide. Role requires active participation in select phases of property, casualty, executive and locally placed insurance policies, including identifying potential loss exposures and analyzing appropriate risk finance techniques for management response. Responsibilities will involve marketing and placement of designated insurance policies, as well as providing ongoing analysis, oversight and support for financial allocation and claims administration duties as may be required.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Understand and promote Corporate objectives and functional insurance/risk management requirements.
+ Maintain strong working relationships with internal (Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, Engineering, Operations and Quality representatives on the Corporate and local levels) and external (insurance brokers, underwriters, consultants, customers, vendors, and suppliers) clients. Develop working knowledge of the global property/casualty insurance marketplace.
+ Support property/casualty insurance renewals from compiling exposure data and preparing submissions through final placement; requirements include support document verification and ongoing maintenance support.
+ Coordinate internal engineering recommendations and construction & renovation updates through WPS’ commercial property program; support internal workflow review protocols for carrier response.
+ Review insurance policies for accuracy and work with brokers to identify and resolve policy coverage discrepancies.
+ Monitor compliance with carrier underwriting, audit and claims requirements; coordinate resources and preliminary responses for approval.
+ Review loss runs; identify costs/benefits of insurable v. retained risks, participate in claim reviews and strategy sessions with senior management. Process insurance and claims invoice requisitions and billing documents for supervisory approval. Review invoice statements for accuracy and address billing issues to final resolution.
+ Generate Certificates of Insurance as requested and provide renewal certificates to key external stakeholders.
+ Work closely with Manager, Global Risk and Insurance to build a professional development plan for technical proficiency.
+ Successfully complete continuing education assignments as assigned.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Education and Work Experience**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management or related field
+ CIC/CRM/ARM designations preferred
+ Minimum 3 years’ experience with strong administrative and analytical skills
+ Risk Management or related field work experience required
**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Proficient in MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook. SAP experience is a plus
+ Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
+ Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
+ Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
+ Strong written & verbal communication skills
**Travel Requirements**
None: No travel required
**Physical Requirements**
Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
**Additional Requirements**
+ Highly organized and excellent communication skills; able to establish rapport with diverse personalities; responsive to people’s needs; demonstrates initiative and commitment to quality.
+ Physical requirements: Sedentary - exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
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