Claims Manager - Marine, Energy and Political Risk

QBE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company in Greater London is seeking a Claims Manager for the Marine, Energy & Political Risk team. This important role requires strong experience in claims management and leadership to drive strategic objectives and operational excellence. You’ll lead a collaborative team, oversee complex claims, and ensure exceptional customer service. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you're positioned to shape processes and stakeholder relationships effectively within a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

Pension with 10% employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Short term remote work abroad

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in marine and/or energy and/or political risk claims.
• Proven track record of leading an insurance claims function.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance targets for claims.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend strategies.
• Lead and engage claims leaders in business strategies.
• Ensure legitimate claims are processed.

Skills

Coaching for success

Communication

Cost Management

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Influencing

Insurance Claims Management

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Leadership

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Claims Manager – Marine, Energy & Political Risk

Role Highlights

• London based role with hybrid working
• Play a pivotal role in leading process improvements, cultivate strong stakeholder connections, and harness data insights to drive performance and reveal key trends

The Opportunity

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for a Claims Manager to join our Marine and Energy Claims team, leading with purpose and driving positive impact. In this role, you’ll provide strategic direction across the claims function, championing customer experience while delivering operational excellence. You’ll lead and develop a high‑performing, collaborative team, oversee complex claims, and influence business strategies to achieve outstanding outcomes for both customers and the organisation. With a focus on innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, you’ll play a key role in shaping processes, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and using data‑driven insights to enhance performance and identify trends.

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment. We’re the down‑to‑earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact!

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role:

• Develop and implement outcome measures and performance targets for claims.
• Translate strategic plans into clear operational objectives for the business unit.
• Champion a strong compliance culture across all processes.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend strategies to address emerging issues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Analyse claims metrics to ensure targets are met and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure legitimate claims are processed and paid in line with policy conditions.
• Lead and engage claims leaders in developing and delivering business strategies.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and coaching to claims professionals.
• Manage team performance and approved budgets within the business area.

Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.

About You

• Significant experience in marine and/or energy and/or political risk claims, with a deep understanding of complex claims handling.
• Proven track record of leading an insurance claims function, driving strategic objectives and operational excellence.
• Experience managing and developing teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Demonstrated ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility, showing adaptability and growth in previous roles.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer outcomes.
• Expertise in compliance and regulatory requirements, ensuring adherence across all claims processes.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!

• 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
• Flexible working – balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part‑time, job share and compressed hours.
• Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
• Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
• Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
• Short term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
• Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net‑zero goal to achieve year‑on‑year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
• Cycle‑to‑Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year – QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
• Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5‑Star Employee

To learn more about our achievements, click here

How to Apply

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Skills:

Coaching for success, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Influencing, Insurance Claims Management, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Negotiation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Agility, Strategic Leadership

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.