Insurance Manager
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Role Overview
Manage and oversee the organisation's global insurance portfolio and claims activity.
The hands-on role requires technical expertise in corporate insurance, claims management, and risk mitigation.
The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and works with internal stakeholders, brokers, legal teams, and external insurers globally.
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About the Role
Manage and oversee the organisation's global insurance portfolio and claims activity.
The hands-on role requires technical expertise in corporate insurance, claims management, and risk mitigation.
The role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and works with internal stakeholders, brokers, legal teams, and external insurers globally.
Insurance Policy Management
- Manage and administer corporate insurance policies across global operations.
- Oversee policy renewals, negotiations, and placements with brokers and insurers.
- Drive premium reductions and improved terms through broker management.
- Ensure coverage for marine and cargo, property and assets, liability, operational, and infrastructure risks.
- Review coverage to ensure alignment with business risk exposure.
Claims Management
- Handle the end-to-end insurance claims process across multiple jurisdictions.
- Assess, prepare, and submit claims documentation with internal teams.
- Liaise with insurers, loss adjusters, and legal advisors to support timely resolution.
- Track claims status, recoveries, and trends, and drive improved settlement outcomes.
Risk and Compliance
- Identify and evaluate operational risks and recommend insurance solutions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual insurance requirements across regions.
- Support contract reviews from insurance and liability perspectives.
- Maintain accurate records of policies, claims, and renewals.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key internal and external contact for insurance-related matters.
- Work with operations, finance, legal, and commercial teams globally.
- Coordinate with brokers to optimise coverage, pricing, and service delivery.
Reporting and Analysis
- Report on claims performance, insurance costs and renewals, and risk exposure trends.
- Drive efficiencies and cost reductions across insurance activities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting for insurance programs.
Qualifications and Skills
- A bachelor's degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Law, or a related field is required.
- ACII or an equivalent professional certification is advantageous.
- At least eight years of experience in corporate insurance or risk management is required.
- Strong claims handling and policy management experience is required.
- Experience in port operations, shipping, logistics, industrial, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
- Experience managing multi-country or global insurance programs is required.
Preferred Capabilities
- Strong understanding of insurance structures and coverage types is preferred.
- Experience managing complex, high-value claims is preferred.
- Commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and strong documentation and reporting capability are preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment is preferred.
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