Marine Insurance Manager

DHL; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Marine Insurance Manager to lead global marine insurance strategies. This role involves managing marine insurance programmes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing expert guidance across various teams. You will collaborate with regional managers to optimize coverage and leverage global buying power while analyzing risk data to enhance program effectiveness. Join a dynamic team in a flexible international environment, where you can make a significant impact on logistics and risk management. If you have a passion for marine insurance and a strategic mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexibility

Learning Opportunities

Tempting Compensation and Benefits

International Environment

Qualifications

• 10-15 years in marine insurance, ideally within a global insurer.
• Strong grasp of marine insurance law and international trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage DHL’s global marine insurance programmes and ensure compliance.
• Analyze loss data and claims trends to identify emerging risks.

Skills

Marine Insurance Management

Risk Analysis

Contract Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

University Degree in Business or Law

Professional Insurance Qualifications (ACII, FCII, CPCU)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

About DHL and IRM:

DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

In Insurance & Risk Management (IRM) we focus on being trusted advisors by connecting with business colleagues and understanding their needs. We manage and mitigate risk and deliver quality insurance products and services to protect the company’s employees, assets and liabilities and to meet its contractual obligations to customers across the group.

Job Purpose:

As Marine Insurance Manager, you will lead the Freight Services Liability and Cargo All Risks (marine) insurance classes, playing a vital role in shaping and executing DHL Group’s global marine insurance strategy. Working closely with regional insurance managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll assess marine risks across our diverse logistics operations, ensure compliance with local and global regulations, and provide risk financing solutions aligned with our strategic objectives.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor on all marine insurance matters, helping to safeguard DHL’s global operations while driving continuous improvement in programme design, placement, claims analytics, and financial performance.

Your tasks:

• Manage and maintain DHL’s global marine insurance programmes, ensuring alignment with Group strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Develop deep knowledge of DHL’s services, contract terms, and marine risk exposures to design and implement effective insurance solutions.
• Oversee insurance policy renewals, market negotiations, claims vs. premium performance, and accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with regional insurance managers to optimize coverage and leverage global buying power.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to business units, legal, contract management, and operations teams regarding marine insurance and risk pricing.
• Analyze loss data and claims trends to identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate coverage responses.
• Support governance, peer review, and contract review processes, maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, digitalization efforts, and group-wide IRM projects.
• Represent IRM in stakeholder interactions, including insurers, brokers, claims handlers, and internal partners.

Your profile:

• University degree in business, law, or related field. Professional insurance qualifications preferred (ACII, FCII, CPCU, etc.).
• 10–15 years in marine insurance, ideally within a global insurer, broker, or in-house corporate function.
• Proven cross-border marine insurance programme management
• Strong grasp of marine insurance law and international trade regulations
• Experience with contract risk management and pricing within delegated authority
• Solid understanding of logistics, transport terms, warehousing, and global supply chains
• Exceptional communication skills; able to explain technical content to non-experts
• Strong analytical, reporting, and project management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Power BI is a plus)
• Familiarity or interest in digital tools, data automation, and process optimization
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset
• Strategic thinker, highly organized, collaborative, and globally minded with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.