Isaac Ruvalcaba
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced Risk Management Professional with 17 years in insurance and enterprise risk across technology and entertainment sectors. Expertise includes managing global insurance programs, assessing emerging risks, and optimizing risk transfer strategies. Strong background in corporate risk management and broker consulting enhances ability to align risk mitigation with business goals, leveraging data and technology to drive informed decision-making.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Risk Management Associate
Apple
Culver City, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and mitigate operational, strategic, and emerging risks across consumer products, retail, studios, and corporate operations
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Security, and business leaders on risk transfer strategies and contractual insurance requirements
- Lead excess liability program strategy including market negotiations, retention optimization, and multi-carrier tower management
- Partnered with legal, finance, procurement, security, and business leaders to develop risk transfer strategies and ensure contractual insurance compliance
- Negotiated insurance coverage terms and managed complex, high-value claims across multiple lines to align with business objectives
- Analyzed large loss trends and benchmarked insurance programs against industry data, providing insights for executive decision-making
- Support executive leadership with risk assessments, program recommendations, and strategic reporting
- Evaluate vendor and third-party risk exposures and recommend appropriate risk transfer mechanisms
- Drive process improvements through automation and AI-driven tools
Director, Risk Management
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
Burbank, CA
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Oversaw Warner Bros. Feature Film global insurance program across all production phases
- Provided risk analysis and exposure identification across a large and complex production slate
- Supervised claims management on property and time element claims for all feature films, ensuring thorough resolution and compliance
- Evaluated insurance binders and policies to ensure coverage adequacy, mitigating potential risks
- Partnered with Business Affairs on contractual insurance requirements and risk transfer provisions
- Liaised with safety team and broker to coordinate clearance of hazardous stunts and activities
- Developed insurance premium estimates and risk financing recommendations for finance executives, supporting informed decision-making
Account Executive / Broker
Aon / Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA
11.2008 - 06.2017
- Led brokerage for Third Pick Up programs, AD Wraps, and Pick Up programs for major studios, mid-major studios, and Fortune 500 companies, ensuring tailored coverage solutions
- Lead broker on Third Pick Up programs, AD Wraps, and Pick Up programs for major studios, mid-major studios, and Fortune 500 companies
- Developed RFP materials and conducted oral presentations to prospective clients, effectively showcasing service offerings and value propositions
- Maintained daily relationships with corporate Risk Managers across the entertainment industry
- Cultivated daily relationships with corporate risk managers across the entertainment industry, facilitating open communication and trust
- Managed and mentored a team of 3 colleagues
Education
Associate of Arts - History
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01.2006
Skills
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Enterprise risk strategy
- Insurance Program Management
- Property Insurance
- Casualty Insurance
- Claims Management
- Risk Financing
- Operational Risk
- Financial Risk
- Vendor Risk Management
- Business Continuity
- Data Analysis
- Technology Risk
- Leadership
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Contract Review
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Risk Management Associate
Apple
01.2022 - Current
Director, Risk Management
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies
06.2017 - 01.2022
Account Executive / Broker
Aon / Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services, Inc.
11.2008 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - History
Santa Monica College