FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST, INC.

Title: Sr. Insurance/Risk Management Analyst
Department: Insurance/Risk Management
Reports To: Vice President of Insurance / Risk Management
Location: Corporate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Summary
Assists VP in tracking all insurance policies held by the Company. Supports timely policy renewals by preparing applications and supplying other documentation requested by insurance brokers and underwriters. Obtains documents, reports and other materials from various sources to comply with existing policy requirements. Reviews and approves incoming claim reports and distributes information to interested parties. Analyzes exposure and policy data and inputs same into various computer databases. Resolves property, general liability, workers’ compensation and automobile insurance claims. Manages all aspects of the NFIP flood program and condominium/owner association program. Compiles annual audit of tenant insurance, vendor insurance, safety training and prompt claim reporting. Supports other goals of the Insurance/Risk Management department to minimize the total cost of risk through the timely processing of premium invoices, distribution of insurance-related materials, training of regional “loss control champions” and prompt response to routine documentation and information requests. Interacts with Corporate and regional offices to provide and gather information, organize data and provide customer service.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists in the collection, analysis and data input of exposure and policy data for Property/Casualty and Executive Risk lines of insurance carried by the Company.
2. Reviews and approves all online loss notification reports and distributes details to adjusters, insurance broker contacts, the accounting department and other interested parties. Ensures claim data is entered appropriately in the risk management information system.
3. Resolves property, general liability, workers’ compensation and automobile claims by communicating with adjusters, tracking claim progress, providing relevant contracts and closing internal files upon claim resolution.
4. Prepares applications for insurance policy renewals. Obtains all supporting documentation, schedules and spreadsheets and verifies the accuracy of same. Coordinates submission of renewal documents to the insurance brokers.
5. Assists VP in completing quarterly acquisitions, dispositions, premium change, catastrophe-exposure and CFO reports as required by the Company’s insurance policies, internal audit and/or Sarbanes/Oxley requirements.
6. Verifies development activity by collecting and organizing contracts, policies and insurance certificates and comparing to the risk management information system.
7. Maintains and updates the schedule of insurance for all Property/Casualty and Executive Risk insurance policies carried by the Company. Responsible for inputting renewal information for all insurance policies including flood insurance. Follows up with insurance brokers and carriers to obtain any outstanding policies.
8. Processes all insurance premium and other department invoices through the A/P workflow system.
9. Distributes insurance materials to regional offices including auto ID cards, policy applications, safety training diplomas and the like.
10. Assists with routine insurance request processing including certificates, paid premium letters, policy inquiries and other related questions from VP, Corporate and the regional offices.
11. Interacts with Due Diligence, Accounting, Investments, Dispositions and regional offices to identify and resolve outstanding issues.
12. Performs related functions such as responding to routine questions from management and assisting in completing department projects.
13. Performs other duties as assigned, some of which may be essential to the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge of general insurance policies, accounting and real estate at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in risk management, real estate, finance or a related field.
2. Approximately two to three years related experience in an insurance brokerage or in-house risk management department is desired.
3. Good interpersonal, organizational and telephone communication skills to respond promptly to internal and external inquiries with courtesy and professionalism.
4. Good written communication skills including ability to prepare accurate and appropriate documentation and to review, proofread and check documentation for accuracy.
5. Computer skills necessary to enter and manipulate words and data and use standard microcomputer-based software to communicate with others, prepare documentation, and/or analyze data. Must be proficient in excel, word, database and web-based programs.
6. Internal Contacts: All levels of personnel within the corporate and regional offices to gather and exchange information.
7. External Contacts: Insurance brokers, insurance carriers and other consultants regarding insurance policies, renewal documentation and other risk management matters.

Physical Requirements

1. Work requires regularly sitting for extended periods of time when working with computer system.
2. Work performed in a normal office environmental where there are relatively few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt and noise.
3. Work may require occasionally traveling to regional offices or to the properties.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit http://www.firstindustrial.com and submit a resume and cover letter through our “Careers” section.

Equal Employment Opportunity
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V