Insurance Manager

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based higher education institution is seeking an Insurance Manager in Egham. The role involves managing diverse insurance arrangements, leading on claims management and policy renewals, and providing expert advice. Candidates should have a strong understanding of insurance principles and experience in handling claims. A competitive rewards package is offered, including generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Help with eyesight testing

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of insurance principals and legislation.
• Experience in claims handling, brokering, and policy renewal.
• Familiarity with finance systems in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the University’s diverse insurance arrangements.
• Lead claims management and policy renewals.
• Support health and safety arrangements in departments.

Skills

Proactive insurance management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Claims handling experience

Knowledge of insurance legislation

Tools

Agresso

Job description

Royal Holloway is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Insurance Manager to lead the delivery of our insurance portfolio and support the University's strategic risk management.

As Insurance Manager, you will be responsible for managing and controlling the University’s diverse insurance arrangements, ensuring appropriate cover across a wide range of areas including property, liability, travel, motor, and specialist risks. You will lead on claims management, policy renewals, and provide expert advice to colleagues across the institution.

You will also play a key role in supporting departmental health and safety arrangements and lead on business continuity planning within the Finance Department.

We are looking for someone with a strong working knowledge of insurance principals and legislation, excellent communication and analytical skills, and experience in claims handling, brokering, and policy renewal.

Experience in the UK Higher Education sector and familiarity with finance systems such as Agresso would be advantageous.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

-Generous annual leave entitlement
-Training and Development opportunities
-Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
-Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
-Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0825-193
Closing Date: 11 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed