Insurance & Risk Strategy Lead

C10 Labs is hiring an Insurance & Risk Strategy Lead in Washington DC, United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on C10 Labs.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include risk management, insurance and underwriting.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
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Develop the insurance and risk management strategy for a circular economy electronic asset platform.

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About Buckstop Industries
Founded in 2025, Buckstop is building the intelligence layer for the circular economy. Our mission is to create a sustainable end-of-life for every electronic device on Earth, transforming yesterday's waste into tomorrow's resources.

We're reimagining how enterprises manage electronic assets by creating a platform that identifies, tracks, and maximizes the residual value of devices at scale. In a fragmented industry where value is lost through layers of intermediaries, Buckstop provides a single source of truth and execution.

Our founding team brings together leaders from manufacturing, logistics, reverse supply chains, energy, mining, and technology who have experienced the industry's challenges firsthand and are building the future of asset recovery and circular commerce.

Your assets. One platform. Maximum value. Full stop.

What You Will Do

Buckstop is seeking an experienced Insurance & Risk Strategy Lead to help build the insurance, risk management, and strategic partnership foundation for our platform.

This is not a traditional underwriting role.

We are looking for a builder who understands insurance markets, carrier relationships, brokerage ecosystems, and risk management across industrial, energy, logistics, manufacturing, and asset-intensive businesses.

The ideal candidate has spent years working with carriers, brokers, underwriters, and enterprise customers and understands how insurance products are structured, sold, priced, and managed. Just as importantly, they bring a strong network of industry relationships and can help Buckstop develop partnerships that create long-term strategic value.
As one of the company's early hires, you will work directly with the founders to shape how insurance and risk management become part of Buckstop's broader platform strategy.

What You'll Do

Insurance & Risk Strategy

Develop Buckstop's insurance and risk management strategy
Evaluate customer, operational, environmental, transportation, and asset-related risks
Design scalable frameworks for assessing and managing risk across customer engagements
Advise leadership on insurance requirements, liability considerations, and risk mitigation strategies
Identify opportunities to leverage insurance as a value-added component of Buckstop's platform

Carrier & Brokerage Partnerships

Build and manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, MGAs, and underwriting organizations
Identify strategic partners that can support Buckstop's customers and growth initiatives
Facilitate introductions and business development opportunities across the insurance ecosystem
Advise leadership on carrier appetite, underwriting trends, and market dynamics
Help negotiate and structure insurance solutions for enterprise customers

Customer & Market Advisory

Serve as a trusted advisor during customer discussions involving risk, insurance, and compliance considerations
Help customers navigate complex insurance and risk challenges related to asset recovery, logistics, recycling, manufacturing, and energy operations
Identify emerging risks and market opportunities across the circular economy ecosystem
Support development of new insurance-enabled products and services

Startup & Founding Team Contributions

Build processes, frameworks, and best practices from the ground up
Partner directly with founders on strategic initiatives and growth opportunities
Contribute to product, go-to-market, and partnership discussions
Operate with a founder mentality and willingness to solve problems beyond your functional area
Help establish the culture and operating standards of a high-growth startup

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in commercial insurance, underwriting, brokerage, risk management, or insurance consulting
Deep expertise in industrial, manufacturing, logistics, energy, infrastructure, environmental, or asset-intensive industries
Strong understanding of commercial insurance products and underwriting principles
Experience working directly with insurance carriers, brokerage firms, and enterprise clients
Existing network of carrier, broker, underwriting, and risk management relationships
Strong business judgment and ability to evaluate complex risk scenarios
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting energy, industrial, circular economy, sustainability, recycling, or reverse logistics organizations
Background developing underwriting programs, specialty insurance products, or strategic insurance partnerships
Experience working with startups, venture-backed companies, or emerging markets
CPCU, ARM, CRM, or similar industry certifications
Experience helping build new business lines, partnerships, or insurance programs from the ground up

Who You Are

You are known as a trusted expert within the insurance industry
You have meaningful relationships across carriers, brokers, and underwriting organizations
You understand both the technical and commercial sides of insurance
You enjoy building new programs, partnerships, and processes
You are highly entrepreneurial and thrive in ambiguous environments
You take ownership and operate with a founder mentality
You are excited by the opportunity to help build a category-defining company

How we rate this

Insurance & Risk Strategy Lead at C10 Labs rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Insurance & Risk Strategy Lead is an open job at C10 Labs.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Washington, DC, Washington DC.
The job was posted on September 25, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by C10 Labs. Apply on C10 Labs

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