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Benderson Development lists this Risk & Insurance Associate opportunity in sarasota, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Commercial Real Estate Insurance SpecialistAssist with the preparation, maintenance, marketing, and updates of insurance data and reports needed for commercial real estate insurance renewals, audits, and inspections.Assist with completion of insurance applications and document gathering as part of insurance procurement and underwriting processes, including property data, construction details, and loss history.Collaborate with insurance brokers, carriers, and industry professionals on renewal strategies to achieve optimum outcomes for the real estate portfolio.Assist with maintenance and analysis of the organization's schedule of insurance (SOI), including binders and policies, to ensure data integrity and support renewal strategy across properties and assets.Assist with identification and mitigation of risks and risk trends impacting the portfolio, including property damage, liability exposures, tenant operations, and construction-related risks.Assist with preparation of risk reports, Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) analyses, and financial reports tied to real estate assets and operations.Collaborate and assist internal team members and external stakeholders with insurance-related inquiries.Support vendor and tenant onboarding processes to ensure insurance compliance obligations are met, including certificates of insurance (COIs), lease requirements, and contractual risk transfer provisions.Assist with organizational safety, loss prevention, and compliance initiatives across the property portfolio, including tracking required actions for insurance renewals.Contribute toward a proactive, risk-focused team environment by collaborating cross-functionally on real estate risk and insurance topics.Perform any additional risk and insurance tasks, as needed.Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in insurance, risk management, or commercial real estate operations.Basic understanding of commercial property and casualty insurance (property, general liability, umbrella/excess, builder's risk).Familiarity with leases, vendor agreements, and insurance compliance requirements in a real estate environment.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data/reporting tools.Exposure to a diverse commercial real estate portfolio (e.g., retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, development projects, and hotels).Interaction with brokers, insurers, property managers, asset managers, tenants, vendors, and lenders.Involvement in insurance programs supporting acquisitions, development, and ongoing operations.Fast-paced environment aligned with renewal cycles, audits, and portfolio activity.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
sarasota, FL, 34230, US
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