Insurance Director

Liberty Global; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Director of Insurance to develop and optimize their insurance strategy. The successful candidate will have a strong background in risk management and corporate finance, with expertise in leading change and managing insurance programs. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and a matched pension contribution.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave

Access to wellbeing benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Online learning platform

Qualifications

• Track record in a similar role.
• Understanding of risk management and corporate finance.
• Experience in leading change and developing structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimisation of the insurance strategy.
• Define and assess risk financing strategies.
• Manage Group insurance programs effectively.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Business practices

Team collaboration

Education

CIMA / ACA / FIRM qualification

Chartered Institute of Risk Management (CIRM)

Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)

Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management (CMIRM)

Job description

We’re looking for a Director, Insurance to join us in Hammersmith.

The Director, Insurance will lead the optimisation of Liberty Global’s insurance strategy.

What will you be doing?

• Developing Liberty Global’s overarching insurance strategy across all current and emerging insurable risks across Property and Casualty
• Defining Liberty Global’s optimum risk financing strategy by risk (OpCo, captive, pooling, market, etc.) and assess the role of Liberty Global’s captive insurance company
• Placing and leading all Group insurance programs and work with OpCo’s to ensure effective delivery of all local programs
• Operational management of Captive Insurance Company
• Providing Insurance Services to LG Partner and Venture Markets as required (‘Federation Services’)
• Developing effective claims management process in conjunction with local OpCos
• Identifying and delivering ancillary insurance opportunities (e.g. handset insurance, insurance marketing, etc.)

We tend to look for people with :

• Track record in a similar role
• Experience of handling risk activities and a thorough understanding of risk management and corporate finance
• Experience of successfully leading change and developing organizational structures and delivery
• Analytically strong and pragmatic with a long-term vision
• Ability to apply sound business practices and work with senior management
• Result driven, output focused teammate
• Qualified CIMA / ACA / FIRM
• Chartered Institute of Risk Management (CIRM)
• Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII)
• Certified Member of the Institute of Risk Management (CMIRM)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team