Tyler Knowlton

About Tyler Knowlton

Strategic risk management leader with 10+ years of experience safeguarding high-value commercial real estate portfolios through targeted insurance programs, operational risk assessments, and enterprise-aligned strategies.As Manager of Risk Management at Brixmor Property Group, I lead the P&C risk function across a national retail real estate portfolio, overseeing insurance placement, large-loss claims, vendor relationships, and catastrophe response efforts. My work ensures optimal coverage, minimizes total cost of risk, and supports business continuity across diverse operating environments.I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and operations, to embed risk awareness across the organization. I’m also deeply engaged in aligning risk practices with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles, contributing to a broader, more resilient risk culture.I’m particularly passionate about evolving risks, especially in the cyber and digital space, and am actively building knowledge in cyber risk governance, regulatory trends, and how real estate companies can prepare for emerging threats.Specialties: • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Alignment • Commercial Property & Casualty Risk Strategy • Insurance Program Structuring & Negotiation • High-Value Property Claims & Recovery • Catastrophe Management & Business Continuity • NFIP & Flood Risk Oversight • Excess & Surplus Lines Expertise • Cyber Risk Oversight (Governance & Frameworks) • Insurance Renewal Strategy & Broker Management • Legal Partnerships & Claims Litigation • Vendor & Consultant Relationship Management I bring a collaborative, data-informed approach to risk, ensuring organizations stay resilient in the face of disruption while aligning risk functions with long-term business value.

Experience

1. Manager, Risk Management

   Brixmor Property Group

   Mar 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Managing a $32M global insurance program across property, GL, umbrella, excess, cyber, workers\' compensation, and auto liability, covering $5.7B TIV across 364 retail locations nationally. Deployed AI-powered lease abstraction across lease documents and co-architected a standalone AI analysis app for Risk Management — saving in legal costs and accelerating catastrophe response and deal flow.Independently managed multiple eight-figure property losses and drove loss control initiatives that reduced projected loss expectancy by $660M since 2017

Education

• Eastern Nazarene College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

  2015