• Director of Insurance & Risk Management

    Wells Enterprises (Le Mars, IA)


    Position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the comprehensive insurance and risk management program for Wells. This leader works collaboratively with senior leaders, legal, finance, and operations teams to safeguard the company’s assets, ensure compliance, and protect against financial losses by managing insurance portfolios, self-insurance, and other mitigation programs.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    1. Develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s insurance program including property, cyber, casualty, product liability, aviation, and professional coverages.

    2. Evaluate and recommend appropriate policies and limits, negotiating terms, premiums, and renewals with brokers and carriers to ensure effective and cost-effective coverage.

    3. Manage the relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, consultants, and other external partners.

    4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze business operations, projects, and contracts to ensure adequate risk transfer and insurance requirements are met.

    5. Oversee claims management process, including reporting, investigating, documenting and resolving claims related to property, auto, transportation, employee, product, and general liability, working closely with legal counsel as needed.

    6. Lead, mentor, and develop the insurance and risk management team.

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    Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.

     

    Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.

     

    Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com .

     

    What We Offer

     

    At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) .

     

    **Requisition ID** : 2208928