Global Insurance Strategy Lead - Hybrid

AkzoNobel; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Annual bonus

30 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking an Insurance Manager to join the global in-house Insurance Department (AIS). You will shape risk financing, lead the design, renewal, and optimization of global insurance programs, and advise senior leaders on risk strategies.

You will collaborate with insurers, brokers, and regional hubs worldwide, support mergers and acquisitions, and contribute to the AkzoNobel-Axalta integration while sustaining a high ethical, cross-cultural working environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law, economics, business administration or related field.
• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in international insurance at multinational company, broker or carrier.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Valid WFT qualification (Wet Financieel Toezicht).
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global risk financing strategies protecting balance sheet and business objectives.
• Lead the design, renewal and optimization of global insurance programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurers, underwriters and brokers.
• Advise senior leaders on insurance and risk-related matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop insurance expertise within regional hubs (Brazil, China, US) while supporting local activities.
• Manage contracts and service agreements with external providers.
• Contribute to insurance workstream of AkzoNobel and Axalta integration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in law

Master’s degree in economics

Master’s degree in business administration

Related field

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking an Insurance Manager to join the global in-house Insurance Department (AIS). You will shape risk financing, lead the design, renewal, and optimization of global insurance programs, and advise senior leaders on risk strategies.

You will collaborate with insurers, brokers, and regional hubs worldwide, support mergers and acquisitions, and contribute to the AkzoNobel-Axalta integration while sustaining a high ethical, cross-cultural working environment.