Director, Risk Management​/Insurance

Director, Risk Management/Insurance (Job )

Full-time / Benefits eligible

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Assumes responsibility for providing a comprehensive proactive Risk Management Program for Summa Health System. This position ensures accurate loss runs to Finance, actuaries and outside consultants to assure internal resources are available for payment of claims. Administers management of Middlebury Assurance Company, a wholly owned entity of Summa.

• 1. Formal
  
  Education Required:
  • a. Bachelor’s Degree
  • b. J.D. preferred but not required
• 2. Experience and Training
  
  Required:
  • a. Five (5)+ years experience in management of professional and general liability claims
  • b. Five (5)+ years experience with direct responsibility for Risk Management Program
  • c. Three to Five years of progressive supervisory/team leadership experience preferred
• 3. Other Skills, Competencies and
  
  Qualifications:
  • a. Working knowledge of risk management program, State and Federal laws, regulations and guidelines
  • b. Knowledge of civil court process
  • c. Knowledge of insurance policies and lines of coverage
  • d. Works cooperatively with management in advising of litigation strategies
  • e. Accountable for behaviors consistent with Summa’s mission and values
  • f. Population Specific
    
    Competency:
    
    Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
• 4. Level of Physical Demands:
  • a. Sedentary:
    Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$72.89/hr - $109.34/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay

#LI-NT1

Position:
Director, Risk Management/Insurance

Category:
Leadership

Employment Type:

Regular Employee

Post Date: 08/05/2026

Salary: USD

Close Date

Location:

US:

OH:

Akron

Location:

1077 Gorge Blvd, Akron, OH 44310