Vice President, Risk Management & Audit

About Us

Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Employees are empowered to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. We serve customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Selective Insurance is hiring a Vice President of Risk Management & Premium Audit to lead strategy development and execution of Risk Management (Risk Control or Loss Control) and Premium Audit programs for standard lines commercial insurance clients. This role designs the department structure and ensures Risk Management and Premium Audit operations are adequately staffed, trained, and equipped to deliver consistent, high-quality services across all regions while driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

This leader will collaborate closely with both regional and corporate operations to align with local markets and overall company strategy.

This position can be located in either our Charlotte, N.C. office or our future Short Hills, N.J. location. Until the new Short Hills headquarters is operational, the successful candidate will be required to work in our Branchville, N.J. location during the interim.

• Develop enterprise-wide strategies for the Risk Management, Premium Audit and Telematics departments, setting performance standards, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to company policies through audits and quality assurance programs.
• Drive safety, loss prevention, premium audit and telematics transformation initiatives using analytics, predictive modeling, and emerging technologies to reduce loss ratios and operational inefficiencies. Manage vendor relationships with external partners providing automation systems and value-added services.
• Own the departmental budget, including budget development, resource optimization, and workforce and vendor planning; deploy staffing models that maximize productivity and align with strategic priorities.
• Design and implement tailored service strategies that proactively reduce loss exposure, improve account profitability, and reinforce long-term customer relationships.
• Oversee field operations for Risk Management and Premium Audit, including work from internal employees and field vendor partnerships. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across regions; implement controls to safeguard financial integrity.
• Develop Risk Management strategies aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory mandates, and regional needs; establish governance frameworks to monitor and mitigate emerging risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders, delivering consultative expertise on risk characteristics, safety program design, and audit requirements to strengthen retention and client value. Collaborate with underwriting leadership to define risk selection guidelines and support strategic decisions for new and renewal accounts.
• Govern and continuously update the Risk Management Operations Manual, technical guides, and digital resource platforms to ensure scalability, compliance, and best-in-class practices.
• Lead the telematics (Compass) team to oversee partnerships with agencies and insureds to provide value-added services that impact account loss ratio and profitability. Collaborate with Marketing / Customer Experience, Strategic Business Units, Lines of Business, and Product to target accounts for the Compass offering and to revise and update the product as needed.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of global industry Risk Management / Loss Control standards and compliance frameworks, including NFPA, OSHA, DOT, and premium audit standards, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Extensive experience in Risk Management / Loss Control, including strategic account management and hands-on execution of on-site surveys and risk assessments. Familiarity with a broad spectrum of business segments and commercial lines of business is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with risk management and audit technology platforms.
• Committed to continuous learning and innovation, applying emerging concepts and technologies to strengthen resilience and competitive advantage.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Safety Engineering, Accounting or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in loss prevention engineering, safety management, premium audit, or commercial Risk Management / Loss Control.
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing multi-regional teams and strategic programs.
• Preferred
  
  Certifications:
  
  CSP, ARM, or equivalent.