Insurance and Claims Business Partner

Insurance and Claims Business Partner

6 months initially

Warwick/Hybrid

We''re seeking a Senior Insurance Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Insurance and Claims, this role will lead key activities in implementing the insurance strategy for regulated network businesses, providing expert advice on all insurance and claims related matters, with a particular focus on major infrastructure projects.

What You''ll Do:

• Define, propose, execute and manage insurance strategies for major UK infrastructure projects.
• Financial management of the internal operational [premium] budgets for our regulated network businesses.
• Prepare credible insurance business plans to support regulatory price control reviews.
• Lead annual data collection exercise for our regulated network businesses.
• Partner and collaborate with senior leaders, advising on key current insurance risks which may impact their regulatory and commercial landscapes.
• Identify new and emerging insurable risks and recommend effective management strategies for your dedicated business units.
• Review and negotiate contractual insurance obligations for your designated business areas and sharing best practice across with wider Insurance team.
• Provide technical and strategic insurance and claims advice to relevant internal UK committees.
• Manage relationships with service providers to ensure quality and service delivery.
• Stay informed on insurance market trends and developments to protect the Group''s interests.
• Develop the relevant technical and leadership skills and knowledge of direct reports and broader team.

What You''ll Have:

• Considerable experience in the insurance and risk management profession. ACII qualified (or equivalent) preferred.
• A thorough understanding of the UK insurance market; the impacts of different social, political and economic issues on this and the potential implications these may have on the Group.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard insurance coverage lines relevant to a company of this size, with detailed expertise in specific classes.
• Proficient in reviewing and negotiating insurance terms and conditions, including policy wordings.
• Knowledge of strategic claims management approaches, particularly for large claims that could impact company performance or reputation.
• Broad understanding of the insurance and legal environments.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to critically analyse diverse information sources, draw conclusions, and produce compelling reports, presentations, and strategies.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively within a team.