Insurance Manager

Harrington Starr; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr is partnering with a global financial markets organisation to recruit an Insurance Manager on a 12‑month interim basis in London. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office per week, and offers hands‑on exposure to a broad corporate insurance portfolio.

You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Insurance, managing placements, renewals and cross‑border programmes while advising senior stakeholders on coverage, risk transfer and policy wordings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ insurance experience in corporate, broking, underwriting or in‑house roles.
• Strong knowledge of the London Market and ability to advise senior stakeholders.
• Proven negotiation and programme management skills across complex programmes.
• Practical Financial Lines knowledge – D&O, PI, Cyber, Crime or Management Liability.
• Experience with multinational insurance programmes and cross‑border requirements.
• ACII or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate insurance placements and renewals.
• Advise stakeholders on coverage, risk transfer and contractual requirements.
• Manage multinational insurance programmes and cross‑border needs.
• Build relationships with brokers, insurers and internal teams.
• Support claims management and crisis response.
• Assist with M&A insurance due diligence and integration.
• Review policy wordings and insurance requirements.
• Identify emerging insurable risks and improve governance.

Skills

5+ years’ experience

London Market knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation & programme management

Financial Lines knowledge

Education

ACII or equivalent qualification

Job description

London | Hybrid | 3 days per week in the office

We’re supporting a leading global financial markets and infrastructure organisation with the appointment of an Insurance Manager on a 12-month interim basis.

This is a hands‑on role within a small, high-performing Corporate Insurance team, supporting the delivery of the Group’s global insurance strategy across a complex international organisation.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Head of Corporate Insurance, taking responsibility for a broad range of insurance activity including:

• Managing and supporting corporate insurance placements and renewals
• Advising stakeholders on coverage, risk transfer and contractual insurance requirements
• Managing multinational insurance programmes, including local policies and cross‑border requirements
• Building strong relationships with brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting claims management and crisis response
• Supporting M&A insurance due diligence and integration
• Reviewing and negotiating policy wordings and insurance requirements
• Identifying emerging and evolving insurable risks
• Improving insurance governance, processes and controls
• Deputising for the Head of Corporate Insurance when required

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a pragmatic insurance professional with strong London Market knowledge and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders in a complex global organisation.

You’ll ideally have:

• 5+ years’ relevant insurance experience
• Hands‑on experience across corporate insurance, broking, underwriting or in‑house insurance
• Strong understanding of insurance placement, negotiation and programme management
• Practical Financial Lines experience – D&O, PI, Cyber, Crime or Management Liability
• Experience with global or multinational insurance programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with brokers, insurers and the London Market

Experience across claims, contractual insurance clauses, policy wording, M&A or risk‑transfer strategy would be highly advantageous.

ACII or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.

London – 3 days per week in the office

12-month interim assignment

Immediate / short‑notice availability preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑profile global organisation and take on genuine ownership across a broad corporate insurance portfolio.