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Director, ERM
Company : Nautilus Insurance Company
Location : Greenwich, CT, 06830
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Company Details
"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence."
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States.
Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion.
Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 60+ businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
*Please provide a one-page resume when applying.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) TeamOur key risk management aim is to maximize Berkley’s return on capital over the long term for an acceptable level of risk. This requires regular interaction with senior management both in corporate and our business units. The ERM team comprises ERM actuaries and catastrophe modelers responsible for identification, quantification and reporting on insurance, investment, credit and operational risks. The ERM team is a corporate function at Berkley’s headquarters in Greenwich, CT.
The RoleThe successful candidate will collaborate with other ERM team members on a variety of projects with a focus on risk assessment, group reporting and emerging risk monitoring. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong communication skills and be capable of leading workshops with senior executives.
Key responsibilities include:
Risk Assessment and Group Reporting
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of risk assessment processes across domestic and international business units
- Analyze and present risk assessment outcomes to senior executives, supporting strategic decision-making
- Prepare Group-level ERM reports and review ORSA reports for the international entities
- Support other deliverables to senior executives, rating agencies and regulators
Climate Change and Other Emerging Risks
- Perform research on climate change, artificial intelligence and other emerging risks and evaluate their impact on property and casualty lines, invested assets and general business operations
- Author ERM newsletters to communicate insights and trends on emerging risks to business units
- Lead initiatives to monitor and assess emerging risks, with a focus on cyber insurance exposures and catastrophe modeling
Other Exposure Management
- Monitor large limit exposures across property and casualty lines
- Support the development of casualty catastrophe scenarios
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in P&C (re)insurance• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead executive-level discussions• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment• Proficiency in Excel
Education Requirement
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
Sponsorship Details
Sponsorship Offered for this Role
Trumbull, CT
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Frequently asked questions
A Director, ERM uniquely blends deep knowledge of property and casualty insurance risks with strategic leadership, strong communication for senior-level interactions, and proficiency in emerging risk evaluation such as climate change impacts. This role demands expertise in enterprise-wide risk aggregation and capital optimization.
Progression often leads to executive risk officer roles or senior leadership in enterprise risk strategy, with increased responsibilities in global risk governance and capital management. Experience in ERM at this level builds a strong foundation for board advisory positions focused on risk oversight.
Daily tasks include leading risk assessment workshops with business units, preparing detailed group-level risk reports, and monitoring emerging threats like cyber risks. Collaboration with senior leadership and responding to regulatory requirements make for a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
While a bachelor’s degree is mandatory, certifications like CRM (Certified Risk Manager) or ARM (Associate in Risk Management) enhance candidacy, especially given Greenwich’s competitive insurance sector which values formal risk management credentials.
Greenwich is a hub for insurance and financial services, leading to a moderately high competition for senior ERM roles. Candidates with experience in multinational risk frameworks and emerging risk analytics tend to stand out among applicants.
At Nautilus Insurance, Directors, ERM are empowered to spearhead cross-unit risk strategy initiatives and engage closely with executive leadership, fostering a highly collaborative atmosphere that values innovative risk solutions and proactive emerging risk monitoring.
Nautilus’ emphasis on predictability and confidence for brokers and agents shapes the ERM Director’s role to prioritize transparent risk communication, continuous process improvement, and alignment with long-term capital return goals, reflecting the company’s steady growth ethos.
Based on market data for senior ERM roles in Greenwich, CT, salaries generally range between $150,000 to $190,000 annually, with variations depending on experience, specific risk domain expertise, and leadership scope within the organization.
Given Greenwich’s exposure to global insurance markets, Directors, ERM must proactively evaluate climate-related risks that affect property and casualty lines, developing forward-looking strategies to mitigate financial exposure and inform underwriting decisions.
Nautilus prioritizes an integrated ERM approach combining actuarial insights with catastrophe modeling, fostering a hands-on leadership role that directly influences capital efficiency and risk culture, underpinned by the company’s Fortune 500 stability and growth ambitions.