Global Insurance Manager

Arcadis; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Global Insurance Manager to support its Global Insurance Director. This role requires a proactive individual with at least 5 years of corporate insurance experience, overseeing global insurance programs, managing brokers, and ensuring robust policy management. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential, along with a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in corporate insurance, either as an Insurance Manager or broker.
• Knowledge of the corporate insurance market dynamics and key players.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support management of brokers on global insurance program renewals.
• Assist with the collection of renewal data and completion of proposal forms.
• Preparation of premium allocations on all global policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Service-oriented mentality

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The position is created to support the current Global Insurance Director, based in the UK.

The Global Insurance function's role is to procure and maintain global insurance programs and oversee local insurance programs, with direct responsibility for UK and NL, to protect the Arcadis group against identified, insurable risks. The Global Insurance Manager is accountable for supporting the setup and maintenance of the Insurance function and programs, the operation of the captive cell insurance company, and reports to the Global Insurance Director as part of the wider Finance team.

The Global Insurance Manager will support the procurement and maintenance of global insurance programs and local policies where required, as per the insurance policies and procedures. The Global Insurance Manager will assist with the design, establishment, and maintenance of compulsory global insurance programs including but not limited to: professional indemnity, general/third-party liability, cyber, directors & officers liability, crime, and travel, at the best possible terms and conditions. The Global Insurance Director will continuously follow and analyze changes in the business and insurance markets to ensure coverage is sufficient or amended at the best possible terms. The Global Insurance Director is responsible for the correct operation and oversight of the captive cell insurance company.

The Global Insurance function works closely with:

• The Global legal function and local legal counsels regarding insurance claims handling.
• The Global Risk Management function to ensure standardized risk management practices and mitigants are well embedded in business operations.
• The finance functions across the group on budgets, premium allocations, processing insurance invoices, and monitoring thereof.

Furthermore, there is close collaboration with colleagues in project bidding and execution, as well as in Treasury, Accounting, and Tax.

The following accountabilities are associated with the function:

• Support the management of brokers on global insurance program renewals at the best possible terms and conditions.
• Assist with the collection of renewal data, including the completion of proposal forms and update of underwriting presentations.
• Preparation of premium allocations on all global policies.
• Checking and monitoring of invoices, including raising POs.
• Ensuring accurate records of all policies globally to enable management information on spending by insurers and other metrics.
• Direct management of UK and NL policies, including Motor, Car, Property, Art, and Personal Accident policies.
• Oversight and monitoring of remaining locally placed policies.
• Creation of budgets following input from brokers and preparation of bi-annual summaries for regional CFOs.
• Respond promptly to insurance queries on coverage and certificates.
• Create and monitor the insurance intranet page to keep resources relevant and up-to-date.
• Regular monitoring of claims between the fronting insurer and captive cell to ensure records are accurate, including monitoring annual aggregates.
• Deputize for the Global Insurance Director when unavailable and carry out additional tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in corporate insurance, either as an Insurance Manager or broker.
• Knowledge of the corporate insurance market, its dynamics, and key players.
• Strong communication skills; maintaining contacts with internal and external parties.
• Strong Excel skills, especially for premium allocations.
• A proactive, no-nonsense team player.
• Flexible mentality and a service-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal. Dutch speaking is an advantage.