Risk Manager Europe
Waregem - Group Services
Your future job
As Risk Manager Europe at Mohawk, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and strengthening our global operations.
You will:
1. Manage key aspects of Mohawk’s risk management function across South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
2. Collaborate with business units, site teams, engineers, and insurance partners to evaluate risk exposures and determine optimal strategies for risk retention or transfer. This will include on-site property risk assessments worldwide and being able to advise on risk mitigation measures. This is why you travel approximately 50% of your time.
3. Maintain and enhance relationships with brokers, insurers, and third-party administrators to optimize our insurance portfolio.
4. Lead the renewal and implementation of global insurance policies, including property, liability, cyber, fiduciary, and executive liability.
5. Oversee the claims management process, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of incidents.
6. Support safety and compliance initiatives in line with legal requirements and industry standards.
7. Develop and manage the annual risk management budget, allocating insurance-related costs across business units.
8. Contribute to risk and insurance due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, working closely with Treasury and Risk teams.
WHO ARE YOU?
9. You are a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for risk management. You bring:
10. A higher education degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s), or equivalent by at least six years of relevant experience in risk or the insurance industry.
11. Solid knowledge of the insurance industry and its various structures and policy types, or a broad knowledge of organizational structure, production, finance in general.
12. This role is based or close to Unilin HQ (Belgium) or Marazzi HQ (Italy). The flexibility and willingness to travel internationally (up to 50%).
13. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to align with stakeholders at all levels.
14. A proactive, solution-oriented approach and the confidence to work independently and make decisions.
What can you expect?
15. A competitive remuneration package.
16. We invest in your development and we believe in lifelong learning.
17. Countless possibilities to build your career.
18. An employer with a transparent sustainability strategy (for our planet, customers and employees).
19. In short, you’ll be working for a Top Employer!
Who are we?
Mohawk Industries is a global leader in flooring solutions, generating approximately 30% of its annual sales in Europe. The company operates across the continent through a portfolio of strong brands, including Unilin and Marazzi, offering a wide range of products such as laminate, vinyl, ceramic tile, and wood flooring. Mohawk emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and design excellence in its European operations.
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