Insurance Manager (Private Equity Portfolio)

Experts Group International; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Work in a motivated, international team

Job summary

A European private equity investment firm is seeking an Insurance Manager to oversee insurance activities for its diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance brokerage or corporate risk management with at least 5 years of experience. This role involves developing strategies, conducting M&A due diligence, and coordinating with brokers. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in insurance brokerage, underwriting, or corporate risk management.
• Proven track record in insurance due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Experience managing policies for D&O, liability, property, risk, and employee coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement insurance strategies across portfolio companies.
• Conduct insurance due diligence during acquisitions.
• Review, negotiate, and manage insurance terms within purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with brokers to secure optimal policies.
• Oversee insurance renewals and claims.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Business, or Finance

Job description

Insurance Manager (Private Equity Portfolio)

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About The Role

An established European private equity investment firm is seeking an Insurance Manager to oversee and optimise insurance activities across its diverse portfolio of industrial and commercial companies. This is a key strategic position responsible for shaping insurance strategy, managing broker relationships, and supporting M&A transactions through due diligence and policy negotiation. The ideal candidate will bring strong insurance expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement insurance strategies across portfolio companies to manage risk and maximise value.
• Conduct insurance due diligence during acquisitions, identifying risk exposures and proposing tailored coverage solutions.
• Review, negotiate, and manage insurance terms within purchase agreements and related M&A documentation.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, underwriters, and carriers to secure optimal policies for each business unit.
• Oversee and administer insurance renewals and claims across the holding structure.
• Monitor insurance market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging risks to ensure proactive coverage management.
• Support management and portfolio company CFOs on risk management initiatives, loss prevention, and cost control.
• Provide guidance on corporate and management-level policies such as D&O, liability, property, and employee insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in Insurance, Risk Management, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in insurance brokerage, underwriting, or corporate risk management, ideally within industrial or commercial sectors.
• Proven track record in insurance due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Experience managing policies for D&O, liability, property, risk, and employee coverage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%) within Europe.

What’s On Offer

• Work in a highly motivated, international, and agile team environment.
• Strategic involvement across multiple portfolio companies and industries.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and opportunities to drive impact.
• Career development within a dynamic private equity ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply today or contact Dominic Slater for more information.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing