Senior Insurance Manager (Real Estate)

Columbia Threadneedle Investments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking a capable risk and insurance professional to manage the UK Real Estate Insurance programme, including acquisitions, renewals and ad hoc policy placements. You will oversee brokers, claims handlers and valuers, driving service improvements through contract reviews.

You will also manage the RMIS for the Insurance & Risk Financing team and provide risk guidance to TAM Corporate departments, interacting with Legal, RFP and Communications as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of risk management and insurance in a financial services organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance products and policies
• Strong project management and organizational skills, particularly for tender processes
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate financial/analytical reporting skills for use in renewal presentations
• Open-minded and innovative thinker who challenges vendors to provide optimal service options
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Onboarding new acquisitions and offboarding disposals
• Running the annual and quarterly Property renewal processes
• Ad hoc policy placements as required by the UK Real Estate business, e.g., Contract Works, Legal Indemnities, Environmental etc.
• Overseeing the performance of key vendors, including brokers, claims handlers and insurance valuers and driving service improvements through regular contract reviews.
• Management of the Risk Management Information System for the Insurance & Risk Financing team, including the creation of efficiencies and development of performance reporting (such as loss ratio & rate benchmarking)
• Assisting the Senior Director, Insurance & Financing in the provision of risk and insurance advice to TAM Corporate departments. This includes interaction with Legal, RFP and Communications as required.
• Undertaking tender processes as required by the activities of the Insurance & Risk Financing team.
• Handling general insurance and risk management queries from solicitors/tenants/Managing Agents etc.
• Supporting the integration of the European Real Estate insurance programme, where feasible.
• Promoting risk management throughout the Company in respect of both client and operational properties

Skills

risk management

insurance

analytical skills

project management

stakeholder management

communication skills

MS Office

financial reporting

Education

ACII qualification

Degree or professional equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description

Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…

You role includes the management of UK Real Estate Insurance programme, including new acquisition process and annual renewals, oversight of key UK broker performance and supporting the strategic direction of the team.

How you'll spend your time…

• Onboarding new acquisitions and offboarding disposals
• Running the annual and quarterly Property renewal processes
• Ad hoc policy placements as required by the UK Real Estate business, e.g., Contract Works, Legal Indemnities, Environmental etc.

Overseeing the performance of key vendors, including brokers, claims handlers and insurance valuers and driving service improvements through regular contract reviews.

Management of the Risk Management Information System for the Insurance & Risk Financing team, including the creation of efficiencies and development of performance reporting (such as loss ratio & rate benchmarking)

Assisting the Senior Director, Insurance & Financing in the provision of risk and insurance advice to TAM Corporate departments. This includes interaction with Legal, RFP and Communications as required.

Undertaking tender processes as required by the activities of the Insurance & Risk Financing team.

Handling general insurance and risk management queries from solicitors/tenants/Managing Agents etc.

Supporting the integration of the European Real Estate insurance programme, where feasible.

Promoting risk management throughout the Company in respect of both client and operational properties.

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Experience of risk management and insurance in the context of a financial services organisation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance products and policies
• Strong project management and organizational skills, particularly for tender processes
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate financial/analytical reporting skills for use in renewal presentations
• Open-minded and innovative thinker who challenges vendors to provide optimal service options
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office applications

If you also had this, it would be great…

• Working towards or gained ACII qualification
• Degree or professional equivalent

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Enterprise Risk Management

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.

We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.