Insurance Manager

GSK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an experienced Insurance Manager to lead insurance strategies within their Corporate Insurance and Risk Management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex insurance programmes, excellent project management skills, and the ability to foster relationships with various stakeholders. This role provides an opportunity to excel in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the company's interests are safeguarded.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing complex insurance programmes within global organisations.
• Excellent communication, project management, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing large-scale, complex insurance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and administration of GSK’s D&O insurance strategy.
• Manage the Pension Trustee Liability programme renewal.
• Oversee the UK and Ireland Employer’s Liability insurance programme.
• Administer GSK’s Business Travel insurance programme.
• Ensure adequate liability coverage for sports and social programmes.
• Manage GSK’s credit insurance programme.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Professional Insurance Qualification

Job description

Position Overview

At GSK, we are united by our purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. We are committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better, and live longer.

GSK’s centralised approach to insurance and loss prevention programmes ensures that we effectively manage risks across our global operations. As an Insurance Manager in the Corporate Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM) team within Group Treasury, you will take operational ownership of key insurance programmes, loss prevention initiatives, and governance processes. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Insurance and Risk Management, you will work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders to deliver insurance strategies that secure GSK’s interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance: Lead the execution and administration of GSK’s D&O insurance strategy, including policy renewal, claims management, and coordination with brokers, insurers, and Legal teams.
• Pension Trustee Liability (PTL): Manage the PTL programme renewal by engaging with internal stakeholders, gathering relevant data, and driving adherence to strategy and timelines.
• Employer’s Liability Insurance (EL): Oversee the UK and Ireland EL insurance programme, including policy placement, renewals, claims advice, and insurer relationships.
• Business Travel Insurance: Administer GSK’s Business Travel insurance programme by working closely with internal Travel and Security teams and external brokers.
• Sports and Social Clubs: Ensure adequate liability coverage for the sports and social programme, supporting both employees and external participants.
• Credit Insurance: Manage GSK’s credit insurance programme, including policy placement, risk analysis, claims, and financial reporting, while liaising with the finance team to mitigate risks effectively.
• Governance, Operations, and Compliance: Ensure operational delivery across your programmes, including policy issuance, premium payments, vendor contract management, and adherence to compliance requirements.

About You

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a strong background in managing complex insurance programmes within global organisations. You possess excellent communication, project management, negotiation, and analytical skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to safeguarding the company’s interests while fostering relationships with stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional Insurance Qualification or equivalent experience in an insurer, insurance broker, or corporate insurance role.
• Working knowledge of D&O, PTL, and EL insurance programmes.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex insurance programmes for a global business, with a focus on articulating exposures and delivering effective solutions.
• Excellent project management, communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across teams and functions.
• Commercial negotiation skills to effectively manage vendor contracts and insurer relationships.
• Analytical skills to assess claims, risks, and insurance programme performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the placement and management of global insurance programmes.
• Legal background (beneficial but not essential).

Why GSK?

GSK is a place where outstanding people thrive. We invest in our employees, providing opportunities for growth and development. Join us in our mission to help people do more, feel better, and live longer while advancing your own career in a world‑class organisation.

Closing Date

17th November 2025

Equal Opportunity

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Contact

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail] or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.