Specialist, Risk & Insurance

The Specialist, Risk & Insurance at Scout Motors supports the company's global risk management and insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage, compliance, and claims handling. This role involves administering corporate insurance, managing claims, identifying and mitigating risks across operations, and ensuring contractual compliance. The specialist collaborates with internal departments, brokers, and carriers within a dynamic manufacturing environment to support the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Must Have

• Support placement, renewal, and administration of all corporate insurance programs (property, casualty, general liability, product liability, auto, and workers’ compensation)
• Maintain accurate policy records, certificates of insurance, and endorsements
• Oversee reporting, tracking, and resolution of insurance claims (worker’s compensation, property, liability, and auto)
• Support risk assessments across plants, logistics, and corporate functions to identify sophisticated operational exposures
• Review contractual insurance and indemnity provisions for suppliers, vendors, and customers
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory insurance requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in risk management or corporate insurance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding of property, casualty, and product liability insurance policies and products
• Experience with claims management systems and policy administration tools
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5% - 15% of the time)
• Valid driver's license required
• Passport required
• Ability to meet on-site requirements (4 days attendance in office)

Good to Have

• Experience preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sectors

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Chance to build products and a company from the ground up
• Relocation assistance available

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Overview

The Risk & Insurance Team within Scout includes Risk and Insurance Specialist. This role is specifically designed to support Scout’s risk management and insurance programs, ensuring appropriate coverage, compliance, and claims handling across all operations on a global basis. This role requires close collaboration with internal departments, brokers, and carriers to manage corporate insurance policies, analyze risk exposure, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Insurance Program Administration

• Support placement, renewal, and administration of all corporate insurance programs, including property, casualty, general liability, product liability, auto, and workers’ compensation.
• Maintain accurate policy records, certificates of insurance, and endorsements.
• Coordinate with brokers and carriers to ensure coverage aligns with business operations and contractual requirements.

Claims Management

• Oversee reporting, tracking, and resolution of insurance claims (worker’s compensation, property, liability, and auto).
• Collaborate with internal teams, adjusters, and legal counsel to ensure efficient claims handling and recovery.
• Create and maintain a claims database for regular reporting to management.

Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Support risk assessments across plants, logistics, and corporate functions to identify sophisticated operational exposures.
• Work with various Scout departments, including Environment, Health & Safety, Legal, Security & Fire Protection, Human Resources, Production, Logistics and other operational teams to reduce loss frequency and severity.
• Support special events planning with risk mitigation feedback for unique and innovative engagements.
• Analyze insurance loss data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance Support

• Review contractual insurance and indemnity provisions for suppliers, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory insurance requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Primary back-up to Scout’s Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management.
• Maintain strong working relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Support RFP processes and negotiate optimal terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Lead projects as assigned by the Manager, Corporate Insurance & Risk Management or Senior Director, Treasury.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 5% - 15% of the time. Travel will primarily be domestic and could potentially include international travel.
• Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 4+ years of experience in risk management or corporate insurance, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Insurance Standards: Deep understanding of property, casualty, and product liability insurance policies and products.
• Claims Processing: Experience with claims management systems and policy administration tools.
• Analytics: Analytical mindset with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Multi-Tasking: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Software: Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP syst
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 5%-15% of the time.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.