Overview

My client, a key part of the public sector, has a new opportunity for an Insurance and Risk Manager in a multi-faceted role. You will be the most senior point within the insurance division, responsible for the insurance strategy, purchasing and claims, while also managing a small team of 3 insurance professionals who deliver insurance services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of the risk finance strategy and insurance arrangements for the organisation, its subsidiary organisations, and external organisations.
• Manage contracts associated with the risk finance strategy to ensure value for money from brokers, insurers, agents, solicitors and loss adjusters.
• Act as Budget Manager for the Insurance service and associated funds, including £6m of insurance provision and reserves and over £1.6m in external insurance premium and claims spend.
• Work closely with stakeholders to provide high level professional insurance advisory services to the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Thrive in a fast-changing environment, apply problem-solving expertise, and ensure all regulatory requirements are met, implementing new requirements as necessary.

Qualifications

• Extensive insurance experience in an in-house insurance role or in broking/underwriting, ideally with exposure to the public sector.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Competitive salary and an excellent long-term benefits package including enhanced holiday and pension benefits typical of the public sector.
• Flexibility to work from home as required, with Midlands-based travel to attend sites and manage the team in the office when needed.