Group Insurance Manager

Jet2.com Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company based in Leeds is seeking a Group Insurance Manager to manage insurance-related activities that align with strategic objectives. The role involves collaboration with various teams, policy procurement, claims management, and risk assessment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate insurance and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers hybrid working and staff discounts on flights.

Benefits

Colleague discounts on flights and holidays

Hybrid working (in the office 3 days per week)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate insurance, preferably in aviation or travel sectors.
• Strong analytical capabilities to assess complex scenarios and craft tailored insurance solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance matters, collaborating with various internal teams.
• Lead the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring accurate budgeting and optimal coverage.
• Oversee the insurance claims process and support legal claims functions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Professional qualification in Insurance

Job description

AtJet2.comandJet2holidays, we’re working together to deliver an amazing journey, literally! We drive forward a ‘Customer First’ ethos, creating unforgettable package holidays and flights. And we couldn’t do any of it without our wonderful people.

This role is integral to ensuring that all insurance-related activities align with our strategic objectives, safeguarding our assets while supporting operational resilience. Reporting to the General Manager – Corporate & Deputy Company Secretary and working closely with the Group Legal Director & Company Secretary, the successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, brokers and insurers to deliver a best-in-class insurance programme.

As our Group Insurance Manager, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including:

• Colleague discounts on Jet2.com and Jet2holidays flights and package holidays.
• Hybrid working (in the office 3 days per week).

What you’ll be doing:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance matters, working closely with Finance, Risk & Safety (Jet2holidays), Safety, Compliance & Security (Jet2.com), Legal, Property, Aircraft Acquisitions and Operational teams to advise on certification, coverage, liabilities and contractual obligations.
• Policy Procurement and Renewal: Lead the annual insurance renewal process, including data gathering, broker negotiations, securing optimal coverage at competitive premiums, and ensuring accurate budgeting.
• Claims Management and Legal Claims Liaison: Oversee the insurance claims process, ensuring timely filing, resolution and recovery and support the Jet2holidays Legal Claims function to ensure insurer engagement and data accuracy.
• Training and Education: Help colleagues understand insurance processes and how their actions contribute to risk mitigation and improved outcomes.
• Insurance Strategy and Market Analysis: Develop and implement insurance strategies aligned with our risk management framework and operational needs and monitor insurance market trends to identify opportunities for enhancements to our risk profile.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with functions across the business to assess exposure and determine appropriate coverage for operational and strategic risks.

What you’ll have:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate insurance. Aviation or travel sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Professional Qualifications: A professional qualification in Insurance is advantageous but not essential.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to assess complex scenarios and craft tailored insurance solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successful negotiations with brokers and insurers.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy in policy documentation and claims management.