Insurance Manager

Service Care Solutions Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a technically minded Insurance Manager for a temporary role in Coventry. This position involves overseeing the insurance portfolio, providing expert advice, and leading the response to insurance claims. Ideal candidates are Chartered Insurance Institute qualified or have relevant experience, with a proven ability to manage relationships and provide strategic advice. The role offers a daily rate of £400-£450 and a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 1-2 days on-site.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Chartered Insurance Institute qualified or relevant experience.
• Experience in or with local authorities.
• Strong leadership and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Council’s insurance portfolio.
• Provide expert insurance advice across departments.
• Lead the Council’s response to insurance claims.

Skills

Insurance advice

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Insurance Institute qualification

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working alongside Coventry City Council who are looking for a technically minded Insurance Manager to join their team on a temporary contract. Please find a description of the role below.

Role:Insurance Manager
Location:Coventry
Rate:£400-£450 per day (umbrella/ltd)
Contract: 6months on going
Working:Hybrid, Full-time (minimum 1-2 days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Council’s insurance portfolio, ensuring appropriate cover is in place
• Provide expert insurance advice across departments, including Legal and Procurement.
• Lead the Council’s response to insurance claims and manage a small claims team.
• Ensure accurate financial provisions and reserves for claims.
• Lead the review and reporting of the Corporate Risk Register to senior leadership.
• Support service areas with risk management guidance and register reviews.
• Chartered Insurance Institute qualified or relevant experience
• Experience in or with local authorities.
• Skilled at building relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Confident in providing strategic and operational advice on insurance and risk.
• A strong leader with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on

01772 208969 or email [e-mail]. Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask.