Insurance Manager

GSK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking an Insurance Manager to oversee their insurance programmes in North America. This role demands strategic leadership and expertise in handling corporate insurance matters. The ideal candidate will possess a professional insurance qualification and have a proven track record in managing complex insurance programmes. Strong project management and negotiation skills are essential. Join a team committed to improving the quality of human life and ensuring compliance with various regulations.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Agile working culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate insurance or with an insurer.
• Experience managing complex insurance programmes.
• Strong leadership skills in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage US and Canada insurance programmes including claims and compliance.
• Conduct insurance due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure governance across all insurance programmes.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Professional Insurance Qualification

Commerce degree

Job description

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.

We are looking for an Insurance Manager to join our Corporate Insurance and Risk Management (CIRM) team within Group Treasury. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing GSK’s insurance programmes in North America to lead the insurance workstream for future Merger & Acquisitions (M&A) activity as well as other key and strategic insurance programmes for the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of US and Canada insurance programmes including workers compensation, auto and general liability. Manage claims, policy placements, renewals and ensure compliance with regional regulations.
• Oversee the performance and delivery of the US Third-Party Administrator (TPA) and US Legal advisors working closely with other GSK internal stakeholders to ensure services meet the needs of the business.
• Conduct the insurance due diligence process for mergers and acquisitions, assessing coverage gaps, integrating policies and overseeing the placement of any Representations & Warranties insurance.
• Support the delivery of the Captives Multi‑Year Multi‑Line insurance programmes to include ensuring all reporting obligations are met.
• Lead the Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance renewal process coordinating internal stakeholders and brokers to adhere to agreed strategies and timelines.
• Oversee GSK’s motor insurance programmes globally ensuring coverage aligns with corporate standards and regional requirements and support driver safety and loss prevention initiatives.
• Deliver insurance cross charges for UK and US businesses.
• Ensure governance, operational delivery and compliance across all programmes including policy issuance, premium payments, vendor contract management and Third‑Party Risk Management adherence.

About You

You will bring a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking and strong leadership skills to the role. You’ll be adept at managing complex insurance programmes in a fast‑paced global environment and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving problems and driving improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Professional Insurance Qualification or significant experience in a corporate insurance role, insurer or insurance broker.
• 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

• Commerce degree with professional insurance qualification or equivalent experience.

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.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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Employment type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

Closing Date: 17th November 2025