Risk Management Specialist

Support Center - Irving

The Risk Management Specialist reports to the Enterprise Risk Claims Manager: Enterprise Risk Management Department (ERM) handling all facets of liability claims, including investigation, litigation management and resolution in cost-effective and timely manner. The team member will work closely with the third-party administrator, defense counsel, business partners and carrier representatives to develop litigation and settlement strategies.

Major Activities

• Assists in monitoring the Legal Calendar for discovery, mediations, trials, and other dates to ensure all timelines are met appropriately
• Gathers and compiles sensitive company information and documents for discovery requests related to general liability loss
• Responsible for the preservation of evidence such as CCTV and products in anticipation of litigation.
• Participates in quarterly claim reviews, actuary meetings, and financial reviews
• Assists in supporting the Injury Counselors in gathering timecards and other requested information for subpoena request
• Assists in managing and reviewing certificates of insurance from product vendors for insurance compliance
• Assists the Manager - Regulatory Compliance by providing prompt product-related injury information
• Assists in daily internal claim system date update

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Multi-Line Adjuster license
• 3+ years of multi state retail claim experience including litigated claims management
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and can work independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related claim software
• Occasional planned travel

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Action-oriented, independent, self-starter, comfortable working in an unstructured, fast-paced environment
• Retail experience a plus

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative.