Head of Insurance

KSL CAPITAL PARTNERS – Fund Operations – Head of Insurance – Denver, CO Description KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”) is a leading global private equity firm specializing in travel and leisure enterprises. KSL specializes in investments across five primary sectors: hospitality, recreation, clubs, real estate, and travel services. KSL has approximately $25 billion in assets under management across its equity, debt, and tactical opportunities funds and has completed over 185 investments since 2005. These investments include some of the premier businesses and properties in travel and leisure globally. Today, KSL has offices in Denver, Colorado; Stamford, Connecticut; New York City, New York; and London, England. To learn more, please visit https://kslcapital.com/ . Role: The Head of Insurance is responsible for all aspects of KSL’s insurance and risk management activities across KSL’s corporate operations and investments, including due diligence for transactions and loans, insurance placements, financings, strategic priorities and portfolio company risk management activities. Responsibilities: Ongoing and recurring activities for KSL and its domestic and international portfolio companies including: Leadership of renewals including property, casualty, financial lines, NFIP and others, as required Leadership of portfolio company financings Oversight of property and casualty claims, providing guidance to portfolio companies and coordinating with brokers and adjusters Proactive identification of risk exposures and issues in a timely manner, provision of alternatives for resolution and documentation of procedures for future use Development of strong relationships with service providers (brokers, TPAs, insurers) Development of training presentations and other documentation Guidance for risk-related sections of contracts, including insurance requirements, indemnification and limitations of liability Responses to questions and requests from KSL colleagues, portfolio company representatives, investors, lenders and other parties Coordinate all aspects of acquisition due diligence with brokers, deal team colleagues and third-party managers, as applicable Provide guidance, review and evaluation of due diligence reports Determine closing placements Create and implement post-closing transition plan Create standard diligence checklists and other materials Oversee financing diligence for Credit Fund loans Lead, manage or implement, as applicable, other insurance and risk management projects including: Risk assessments such as Fire & Life Safety and Risk Engineering Replacement Cost Assessments Evaluate new risk financing techniques and products, present recommendations and lead implementation Evaluate potential technology solutions and identity tasks that can be performed by AI Desired Skills and Experience: 10+ years of progressive insurance and risk management experience Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, finance, accounting or related field required Professional certifications such as the Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred Strong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced workplace Ability to develop strong relationships with external parties (e.g. brokers / insurers / portfolio companies) Strong communication and collaboration skills Excellent, demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to lead teams, produce and maintain timelines, track progress, and document findings, actions and progress in clearly written reports Experience in real estate and/or hospitality businesses preferred; international experience is a plus Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by employees assigned to this classification.