Insurance Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Huntingdon is seeking an Interim Insurance Manager to lead a multi-authority shared service insurance function. You will provide expert leadership, oversee underwriting processes, and guide strategic decisions on insurance risks and market placements.

The role requires extensive experience in public sector insurance, solid negotiation with insurers, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders across partner councils.

Qualifications

• Extensive insurance management experience, ideally in Local Government or the public sector.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale insurance programs including renewals and tenders.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Expertise in negotiating with insurers and brokers.
• Advising organizations on insurance strategy, risk and financial impact.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategic development and execution of insurance services within a multi-authority environment.
• Assist in crafting and implementing insurance programs and risk financing strategies.
• Align services with organizational goals and customer expectations.
• Provide support to the Head of Insurance and cover responsibilities during their absence.
• Represent the Insurance Service in internal and external meetings as needed.
• Offer expert advice on complex insurance and underwriting issues.
• Act as primary escalation point for technical challenges.
• Formulate practical solutions considering risk, financial factors and market dynamics.

Education

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma or Associate qualification

Degree or equivalent higher-level qualification

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Huntingdon

Province Cambridgeshire

Postal Code PE26

Job Description

4 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Interim Insurance Manager is a pivotal role within a dynamic shared-service Insurance function, providing expert leadership and technical guidance to support multiple local authorities and partner organizations. This position is crucial for managing complex insurance issues, overseeing underwriting processes, and engaging with stakeholders across partner councils. The role involves acting as a senior advisor to aid strategic decision-making on significant insurance risks, market placements, and contractual agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and robust protection of assets and liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the strategic development and execution of insurance services within a multi-authority shared service environment.
• Assist in crafting and implementing insurance programs and risk financing strategies.
• Align insurance services with organizational goals and customer expectations.
• Offer continuous support to the Head of Insurance and assume responsibilities during their absence.
• Represent the Insurance Service in both internal and external meetings as necessary.
• Provide expert advice on intricate insurance and underwriting issues.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for technical insurance challenges.
• Formulate practical solutions that consider organizational risk, financial factors, and market dynamics.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in insurance management, preferably within Local Government, Public Sector, or entities handling public authority risks.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale insurance programs, including renewals, tenders, and policies with substantial deductibles and aggregate retentions.
• Significant experience in engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Expertise in leading complex negotiations with insurers and brokers.
• Proficiency in advising organizations on insurance strategy, risk, and financial impacts.
• Experience in managing high-risk, high-value insurance matters.

Essential Qualifications

• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma or Associate qualification.
• Degree or an equivalent higher-level qualification.

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 4 months, with potential for extension.
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
• Hybrid role requiring office attendance for IT equipment collection and occasional business needs.