About Emeritus:
Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 50 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 250,000 individuals across 80+ countries.
Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 2,000 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. Following its $650 million Series E funding round in August 2021, the Company is valued at $3.2 billion, and is backed by Accel, Soft Bank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager – Insurance & Risk to lead the company’s global insurance portfolio and risk management initiatives. This role will be responsible for securing and managing insurance coverage across multiple jurisdictions, supporting claims processes, and driving proactive risk mitigation strategies. This position is based in India and will work closely with global stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and campus teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Insurance Portfolio Management
Lead the placement, renewal, and optimization of insurance programs across 8+ countries, including the India campus business
Manage relationships with brokers, insurers, and external advisors to ensure competitive coverage and pricing
Evaluate coverage needs across directors & officers, property, liability, cyber, employee-related, and other relevant insurance lines
Ensure compliance with local regulatory and statutory insurance requirements across jurisdictions
Claims Management
Oversee end-to-end claims management process, including reporting, documentation, negotiation, and settlement
Partner with internal stakeholders and insurers to ensure timely and favorable resolution of claims
Maintain claims data and analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement
Risk Management & Mitigation
Identify, assess, and prioritize enterprise risks across business units and geographies, in partnership with the GRC Team
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, policies, and controls
Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Operations, HR) to embed risk awareness into business processes
Governance & Reporting
Maintain documentation of policies, coverage, and risk frameworks
Provide regular reporting to leadership on insurance costs, claims, and risk exposure
Support internal audits and compliance initiatives related to insurance and risk
Qualifications & Experience:
6–10 years of experience in insurance and risk management, preferably in a multinational environment
Strong understanding of global insurance programs and multi-country risk considerations
Experience managing claims across different jurisdictions
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in India and other international markets
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., ARM, CPCU, FRM) are a plus
Key Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
Negotiation skills with insurers and brokers
Ability to manage complexity across geographies and business units
High attention to detail and ownership mindset
Why Join Emeritus:
Work in a global, mission-driven organization transforming education
Exposure to international markets and cross-border operations
Collaborative and fast-paced environment with high impact
Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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