Senior Insurance Specialist – Real Estate

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Insurance Specialist in London. This hybrid role involves managing global property and corporate insurance programmes while overseeing broker relationships and providing expert guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong insurance background, particularly in real estate, and proven leadership experience. This position is vital for safeguarding the organization’s assets and operations within a complex multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Strong insurance background specifically within the real estate sector.
• Experience managing global insurance programmes is essential.
• Experience in real estate investment or private equity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global property, construction and W&I insurance programmes.
• Manage claims, invoicing, and impacts from acquisitions/disposals.
• Select and oversee global brokers, ensuring SLA compliance.
• Advise internal teams on insurance requirements and procurement for non-programme properties.
• Lead and develop the Insurance Officer.

Skills

Strong insurance background within real estate

Experience managing global insurance programmes

Proven team management and leadership experience

Job description

Location: London – Hybrid

Purpose of role

We are supporting our client in finding a Senior Insurance Specialist to manage and oversee their global property and corporate insurance programmes. This critical role ensures the organisation has comprehensive insurance coverage across its real estate platform while providing expert guidance to internal teams and managing broker relationships. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the business’s assets and operations in a complex, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global property, construction and W&I insurance programmes
• Manage claims, invoicing, and impacts from acquisitions/disposals
• Select and oversee global brokers, ensuring SLA compliance
• Advise internal teams on insurance requirements and procurement for non-programme properties
• Maintain process documentation related to insurance activities
• Lead and develop the Insurance Officer
• Provide insurance updates to senior management and respond to business queries

Day‑to‑Day

• Work with internal teams to integrate insurance into deals and operations
• Liaise with brokers, insurers, and property managers
• Manage and monitor insurance claims
• Review and negotiate insurance terms for coverage and value
• Provide regular performance updates to senior management

Experience

• Strong insurance background within real estate
• Experience managing global insurance programmes
• Real estate investment or private equity experience preferred
• Proven team management and leadership experience

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07889 672 926 or email us at [e-mail]