Insurance Coordinator/Analyst

GateHouse Media, Inc. is seeking an Insurance Coordinator/Analyst

Job Description: GateHouse Media, Inc., one of the country’s leading local media companies, is seeking an Insurance Coordinator/Analyst. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a tremendous impact on a growing company.

This position reports to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, and will be the dedicated business insurance contact for all locations, provide assessments and analysis on existing policies, and provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support the Financial Planning and Analysis Department. Duties include to answer questions regarding claims, claim reporting, executing certificate issuances, maintain on-line reporting capability, follow-up on unpaid/pending claims, and coordinate renewals on all policies as appropriate. Additionally, this position will provide ad-hoc financial analysis within the Corporate Finance Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Worker’s Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Insurance operations and support appropriate reporting systems among the companies’ internal and external customers.
• Provide oversight and support regarding claims, claim reporting, maintain on-line reporting capability, follow-up on unpaid/pending claims, certificate issuances, and coordinate renewals on all policies as appropriate.
• Coordinate casualty program annual audit with current insurance broker and carriers. Coordinate meetings and participate in policy renewals; submit applications for renewals and/or new coverage. Meet with brokers/carriers to discuss renewal options.
• Provide periodic analysis of business insurance programs and provide ad-hoc financial analysis support to Corporate Finance team.

The successful candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of one year experience in Risk Management or Finance, 2 or more years preferred
• Good analytical abilities, and be proactive in assessing corporate risk solutions
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.

Please mail or fax a cover letter, resume and references to:

Human Resources - 002 GateHouse Media, Inc.
350 WillowBrook Office Park
Fairport, New York 14450
FAX: (585) 248-2631

No phone calls please. GateHouse Media, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.