Insurance Director

Liberty Global; Woking; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global communications company is seeking a Director, Insurance to develop and lead their insurance strategy in Woking. The role involves managing risk financing and the Captive Insurance Company while ensuring effective insurance programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in risk management and relevant qualifications, and will play a key role in a passionate and innovative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Car benefit scheme

Online learning platform access

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of risk management and corporate finance.
• Experience leading change and developing structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the optimisation of insurance strategy at Liberty Global.
• Define risk financing strategy and assess captive insurance.
• Operationally manage the Captive Insurance Company.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Business practices

Education

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)

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