Insurance & Risk Manager

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

As a Trex Insurance & Risk manager, you will be responsible for the procurement, administration, and strategic oversight of the company’s insurance programs. The role serves as a partner to various business units to proactively identify and mitigate risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of insurance and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. Success in this role requires the ability to lead without direct authority and drive alignment on risk‑related priorities through sound judgment and collaboration.

The Risk & Insurance Manager will report to VP, Corporate Controller & Treasury with the Finance department.

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Full‑Time/Regular

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Lead the annual renewal process for all lines of insurance, including Property, Casualty, Cyber, and Executive lines.
• Prepare insurance marketing materials and lead underwriting meetings with insurers and brokers to provide a comprehensive view of the company’s risk profile and coverage objectives.
• Prepare the annual insurance budget, forecasting premiums and claims costs within retentions.
• Coordinate with brokers and internal stakeholders in preparing insurance submission.
• Lead the Risk Committee comprised of key operational leaders for the implementation of risk improvement objectives.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Fleet departments to promote risk management and ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policy.
• Review contracts to provide risk management guidance to Legal and Procurement. Evaluate insurance requirements, recommend appropriate limits and issue waivers when justified.
• Oversight of claim handling procedures to ensure proactive loss management and contribute to process improvement.
• Ensure construction projects are adequately insured and that design elements align with the organization’s risk management strategy.
• Respond to all insurance related requests from internal and external parties.
• Process all invoices for the insurance programs and claims.

We are looking for leaders with 5+ years of experience within a corporate risk management function, insurance company, or broker and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, risk management, financial management, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrate experience in evaluating and recommending risk management financing options.
• Possess financial acumen to support risk strategies alongside business objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills in gathering, reviewing, and preparing accurate data for insurance underwriting submissions to ensure comprehensive and competitive proposals.
• MBA or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on‑site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high‑performance, low‑maintenance composite…