Judith Meszaros Kirkpatrick

About Judith Meszaros Kirkpatrick

I am a highly accomplished lawyer and insurance, risk management, and business leader with an extensive record of achievement defining strategies and leading execution of legal, insurance, and regulatory programs for leading companies, including TIAA, Tishman Speyer, and Hackensack Meridian Health. Recognized for successfully restructuring insurance programs, I save and recoup multi-millions of dollars for corporations. Leveraging knowledge of domestic, European, Latin American, and Asian markets, I contribute expertise that requires cross-functional engagement with culturally diverse resources. As a thought leader, certified risk management professional and licensed attorney, I am a sought-after and key influencer in the risk management community. A proven manager, I lead, inspire, and develop high performing teams while promoting a transparent culture of accountability. As an active member of the risk and insurance community, I have served as the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Risk and Insurance Management Society and as a director and officer of the New Jersey and New York chapters. An avid supporter of the next generation, I co-founded RIMS New York’s Young Risk Professional community 10+ years ago to promote the career development of entry and mid-level risk and insurance professionals. Core Competencies: Law | Strategic Planning & Execution | Financial & Professional Liability Insurance | Property & Casualty Insurance | Construction Insurance | Transaction Liability Insurance | Captive Management | Contract Negotiations | Risk Identification & Solution Design | Process Improvement | Project Management | Regulatory Compliance | Claims & Litigation Management | Leadership & Mentoring

Experience

1. Vice President, Corporate Risk Insurance

   TIAA

   Sep 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Maintain executive-level ownership for global corporate insurance insurance program. Collaborate with international subsidiaries and brokers to ensure compliance meets in-country regulations as company enters new markets. Restructure insurance programs and conduct risk financing optimization analyses to inform purchasing decisions. Perform risk management due diligence on mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures and place representation and warranty coverage to facilitate deals. Manage insurance recovery process. Review and negotiate contract provisions and RFPs, oversee risk management budget, and manage internal staff and brokers. Core Competencies: Liability Insurance | Global Program Governance | Cross-Cultural Stakeholder Engagement | Regulatory Compliance | Contract Negotiations | Budget Management & Oversight | Program Restructuring | Risk Analysis & Reporting | Team Leadership & Mentoring | Due Diligence | Allocation Methodology Development & Introduction | Captive Management

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD

• Boston University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

• Université Paris-Sorbonne

  French Studies