Group Insurance Manager

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual bonus

Fully paid pension

28 days holiday

Access to tailored courses

Mental well-being support

Modern office near the city

Regular events organized by Fun Committee

Opportunities for professional development

Commuting allowance

Cultural events and team lunches

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh in Rotterdam is looking for an Insurance Manager to shape and manage our global insurance portfolio. This role involves overseeing insurance strategies across Europe and Australia, ensuring protection of our people and operations.

Candidates should possess 5-8 years of insurance or risk management experience, with strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks. We offer competitive pay, 28 days of holiday, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in international corporate insurance or risk management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, preferably FMCG or beverage.
• Strong understanding of European insurance markets and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage global insurance programs including property damage and liability.
• Identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks.
• Oversee and support insurance claims and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with local insurance regulations.

Skills

Goal oriented

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, or related fields

Job description

Are you energized by shaping global insurance strategy? And are you ready to make a real impact across multiple continents in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment?

Insurance Manager

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for shaping, managing, and continuously improving our global insurance portfolio across Europe, North America, and Australia — with a main focus on Europe and Australia. You ensure our people, assets, operations, and long term resilience are protected, while working closely with Business Units, brokers, insurers, operations, and senior stakeholders.

This is a role with high autonomy, international exposure, and direct business impact. As Insurance Manager, you will drive our insurance strategy, lead key processes end to end, and advise leaders across the organization on insurance and risk-related matters. You will play a vital role in strengthening business continuity and ensuring our growing organization is protected in the right way.

The Role

Insurance Program Management

• Manage global insurance programs, including property damage, business interruption, cyber, product liability, general liability, marine cargo, and D&O.
• Ensure appropriate and cost effective coverage for all manufacturing plants, warehouses, and logistics operations.
• Lead renewals: collect underwriting data, analyse exposure, coordinate stakeholders, and negotiate terms, conditions, and premiums with insurers and brokers.
• Develop and implement a Group Risk Manual to ensure consistent and professional risk and insurance practices across all regions.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks across beverage production facilities and supply chains.
• Collaborate with operations, legal, safety & quality teams to develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Support loss prevention activities, including internal and external safety audits.
• Provide expert guidance to plant managers and regional leaders on insurance matters.

Claims Management

• Oversee and support insurance claims and investigations for European Business Units.
• Track claims performance, identify trends, and lead improvements that reduce risk and future losses.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with local insurance regulations and industry standards across Europe and Australia.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, internal reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor developments in insurance legislation and translate changes into updated internal requirements.

Budget & Cost Optimization

• Manage and forecast insurance budgets, including premiums and broker fees.
• Analyse market trends and propose cost effective risk transfer options.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while ensuring adequate coverage and business continuity.

About You

You are a proactive and analytical insurance professional with a strong sense of ownership. You combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills and enjoy navigating an international, cross functional environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, or Law.
• Professional certifications (FERMA Rimap, CII, CPCU) are a strong plus.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in international corporate insurance or risk management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, preferably FMCG or beverage.
• Strong understanding of European insurance markets and regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Goal oriented and dedicated, with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing insurance contracts.
• Thorough understanding of corporate insurance solutions and international regulations.
• Solid grasp of manufacturing risks and supply chain exposures.
• Analytical mindset with proven problem solving capabilities.
• Curious, eager to learn, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Additional Information

This position requires occasional travel to our plants and warehouses across Europe.

What we offer you

At Refresco, we believe that your work should be rewarding, both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer you:

• Competitive pay with eligibility for an annual bonus
• No personal pension contribution – your pension is fully paid by Refresco
• 28 days of holiday (based on full-time employment) to recharge and enjoy your time off
• Continuous opportunities to develop yourself, with access to tailored courses, interactive e-learnings,
• Free access to OpenUp for you and your family members, supporting mental well-being and personal development
• A modern office nearby the vibrant city of Rotterdam
• Fun and connection through regular events organized by our enthusiastic Fun Committee
• Opportunities for professional development and training to help you grow in your career
• An NS Business Card or commuting allowance, making your journey to the office more convenient
• Memorable moments together, from our weekly shared Thursday lunches to annual events like Wellbeing Week, the Christmas dinner, and our Holding trip.
• A culture shaped by our core values: entrepreneurial, passionate, agile, responsible and excellent.

Important to know

We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this position. Candidates must have the right to work in The Netherlands and be based locally or able to relocate independently.