Insurance Due Diligence Project Manager

Lockton; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking an Insurance Due Diligence Project Manager in Manchester to act as a transaction advisor for clients, primarily in Private Equity. The role entails assessing insurance programs, writing detailed reports, and presenting findings. Candidates should have strong time management and networking skills, along with professional insurance experience. This position offers a dynamic client-facing environment that emphasizes flexibility and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated time management skills to meet short deadlines.
• Experience in professional insurance roles.
• Strong report writing capabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly and maintain a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in networking with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to understand specific requirements.
• Assess target company insurance programs and costs.
• Support production of detailed reports.
• Collaborate with Lockton specialists for assessments.
• Present findings to clients.
• Develop a network in Private Equity and Corporate Finance.
• Identify opportunities for additional Lockton services post-acquisition.

Skills

Time management

Professional insurance experience

Report writing

Networking

Flexibility

Job description

Insurance Due Diligence Project Manager

Since its foundation in 1966 Lockton has grown to become the world's largest privately held independent by helping clients achieve their business objectives. Today with more than 13,000 Associates in over 125 offices worldwide and $4bn of global revenue, Lockton's dynamic and innovative organisation truly embraces its uncommonly independent status.

The Insurance Due Diligence practice acts as a key transaction advisor to Private Equity firms, trade buyers, Lockton's own corporate clients and lenders when they are looking to acquire, sell or deploy debt into a variety of businesses / sectors. The practice provides a detailed view of the risk & insurance implications that the buyer / investor should take into account in relation to the company they are looking to acquire / invest in.

You will operate in a diverse, client facing position where a mixture of technical insurance, excellent communication and organisation skills will be required. More specifically, the role will include :

Responsibilities

• Speaking with clients to understand deal-specific requirements and negotiate engagement terms.
• Assessing the robustness of the target company insurance programme and associated costs.
• Support the team in the production of reports.
• Work with Lockton specialists and global network to support this assessment.
• Present Lockton findings to clients.
• Developing a network of contacts in the Private Equity, Legal and Corporate Finance communities.
• Identify opportunities to introduce other Lockton services post acquisition.

Candidate Profile

Competencies you will need to demonstrate include :

• Excellent time management skills including the ability to work to short deadlines.
• Professional insurance experience.
• Excellent Report writing skills.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to network with clients, colleagues and prospects.