National Insurance Manager UK & Ireland NN

Kuehne + Nagel AS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a National Manager for NACORA UK & Ireland to lead its insurance brokerage business. The role involves managing compliance, sales, and operational strategies in marine cargo and commercial lines, contributing to the overall success of the company.

Benefits

Kuehne+Nagel pension plan

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management position within the UK Insurance Market.
• Proven track record in insurance sales and business development.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational development of the insurance brokerage business.
• Oversee compliance with FCA regulations.
• Cultivate relationships with local and corporate insurance markets.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Personal licenses for FCA approval

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It's more than a job

In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules contribute to your team's success and provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Your attention to detail supports colleagues to perform at their best, ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.

As National Manager for NACORA UK & Ireland, you will lead the strategic, operational, and commercial development of our insurance brokerage business, focusing on marine cargo and commercial lines. This role involves ensuring FCA and regulatory compliance, overseeing financial, legal, and administrative functions, and managing relationships across the business. You will strengthen collaboration with Kuehne + Nagel UK as a key distribution partner and drive the expansion of freight liability insurance. Additionally, you will lead and develop a network of franchisees and producers to maximize NACORA’s returns and market presence in the region.

How you create impact

• Proactively grow commercial insurance lines—primarily Marine Cargo and Freight Liability—targeting UK importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and leveraging Kuehne + Nagel as a key distribution partner.
• Cultivate relationships with local and corporate insurance markets to support placement capability and drive product innovation.
• Develop niche cargo and liability products, tools, and materials; provide daily support to Kuehne + Nagel staff on marine insurance matters.
• Lead internal/external training and ensure operational compliance with FCA regulations and licensing across the UK, Ireland, and wholesale markets.
• Drive profitability by expanding multi-line offerings, growing NACORA’s sales team, and enhancing premium-to-brokerage conversion through strategic pricing and targeting.
• Oversee high-performing operations focused on efficiency, agility, and service excellence while maintaining all licensing requirements.
• Integrate KN Sure cargo/liability products into Kuehne + Nagel’s sales processes, tenders, and client-facing strategies.
• Manage KN Claims Centre operations in the UK with Anchor Risk Solutions (Hamburg), including recruitment and adherence to corporate claims handling standards.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven experience in a management position within the UK Insurance Market.
• Required personal licenses and qualifications to become approved by the FCA as SFM3 of an insurance broker in the UK, meeting regulatory requirements to operate NACORA UK & Ireland.
• Working knowledge of main classes of commercial insurance and strong understanding of FCA regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Proven track record in insurance sales and business development with an insurer or broker, delivering additional brokerage income and a solid sales structure.
• Strong sales skills with an entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to the target audience, with the ability to respond quickly and influence others effectively.
• Proactive approach, capable of organizing capacities, negotiating insurance contracts, and quickly interpreting complex information.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and broker systems.

What's in it for you

If you wish to join our team, we will reward your commitment and expertise. Benefits include participation in the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan, access to our Route 2 Rewards scheme offering discounts, recognition, and wellbeing resources. We also provide an employee assistance programme with 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support, helping you lead a healthier, happier life. As a Gold Covenant holder, we are a forces-friendly employer who values the skills and dedication of service leavers.

Who are we

Logistics shapes everyday life—from the goods we consume to healthcare. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables meaningful moments worldwide.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and vision, we offer a stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether delivering medicines, developing sustainable solutions, or supporting communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.