Insurance Director

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Insurance Director to lead the strategic development of their global insurance program. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in insurance and risk management, particularly within large organizations. You will collaborate with various teams to optimize risk financing strategies and ensure robust insurance coverage. If you are passionate about driving process improvements and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a fantastic package and career prospects, 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’ experience in insurance or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of insurance markets in leisure and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the Group’s global insurance programme.
• Manage relationships with global insurance broker and insurers.

Skills

Insurance Management

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACII qualification

Degree in Business, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Merlin Entertainments provided pay range

This range is provided by Merlin Entertainments. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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). Benefits include 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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