Insurance Director

Merlin Entertainments Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an exceptional Insurance Director to lead their global insurance programme. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with brokers and insurers while ensuring that the Group's insurance solutions align with its risk appetite. The ideal candidate will possess 7-10 years of experience in insurance or risk management, ideally within a large, global organization. You will be instrumental in identifying emerging risks and optimizing risk financing strategies, all while collaborating with various teams to ensure robust insurance coverage. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a fantastic package of benefits including a Merlin Magic Pass for free admission to attractions worldwide.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary Company Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Merlin Magic Pass

25% Discount in Retail Shops

40% Discount on LEGO

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in insurance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of insurance markets relevant to leisure and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Group's global insurance programme.
• Manage annual renewal process and broker relationships.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Education

ACII Qualification

Degree in Business

Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

We are seeking an exceptional Insurance Director to lead the strategic development, management and delivery of our Group's global insurance programme. This newly created, stand-alone role will act as a specialist advisor to our Corporate Governance & Secretariat Director and Chief Legal Officer, helping to shape and safeguard the Group’s financial and legal interests worldwide. This role can be based either in Poole or London.

As Insurance Director, you will manage critical relationships with our global insurance broker, third-party administrators and insurers, ensuring competitive insurance solutions that align with the Group’s risk appetite and broader strategic goals. You will play a vital role in identifying new risks, optimising our risk financing strategies and ensuring we maintain robust, efficient and cost-effective insurance coverage across a dynamic, global operation.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction of the Group’s global insurance programme.

• Manage the annual renewal process, broker relationships and claims strategy.

• Advise on insurance and indemnity clauses for contracts and leases.

• Collaborate closely with Legal, Property, Finance, Procurement, Health, Safety & Security and Global Operations teams.

• Horizon scan for emerging risks and recommend appropriate cover.

• Deliver insurance-related recommendations to senior leadership, Executive Committee and Board.

• Develop data-driven insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Build knowledge-sharing frameworks and provide training across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

You will be a strategic, commercially minded insurance professional with:

• 7–10 years’ experience in insurance or risk management, ideally within a large, global organisation.

• Strong knowledge of insurance markets and coverages relevant to the leisure and hospitality sectors.

• Proven expertise in business partnering, contract review, strategic planning, and managing external providers.

• ACII qualification (preferred) and/or a degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

You will bring strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and influencing ability, financial acumen and a passion for driving process improvements. A high level of cultural competence and experience working with global teams is essential.

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).Benefitsinclude Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Compensation between GBP £70,000.00/Yr.-GBP £85,000.00/Yr.