Insurance Manager

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Independent Appointments
Location
Leeds
Salary
25000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
17 May 2017
Closes
29 May 2017
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
In-house department of major commercial public service company has a vacancy for an Insurance Manager in Leeds. The role will involve liaising with Insurance Brokers and internal stakeholders to develop and implement plans for the provision and annual renewal of insurance policies for all insurable liability, property and vehicle fleet associated risks across the division to meet the needs of the Risk Financing Strategy.

Maintain and continually review the register of insurance policies and their contents, recommending policy adjustments where appropriate, to ensure that insurable risks are covered at all times. Manage all legal gateway referrals relating to Insurance and indemnity advice for potential cover and cover gaps. Collate and analyse management information and prepare reports and client specifications for procurement tenders for the provision of insurance brokering and insurance policy cover throughout, ensuring compliance with appropriate legislation and process requirements and an optimum balance between external and self insurance.

Prepare an annual policy renewal plan in close liaison with the organisation's Insurance Brokers. Work with Insurance management teams and national and regional organisations to share knowledge, identify common trends and assist with special projects. Review contractual implications of Agreements to ensure that risks arising are identified and comments are provided on indemnity sections and insurance implications to minimise potential liability. Successfully managing and promoting the staff insurance scheme to retain existing members and create new business. Working in conjunction with staff insurance scheme administrators to ensure the cover provided is all embracing. Reviewing/providing feedback on trustee wording. Working in conjunction with HR to facilitate a smooth staff insurance scheme claims transition.

To hold a minimum of the Certificate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and between 3-5 years proven experience in technical and/or commercial insurance including handling liability, property and vehicle fleet issues. Experience of writing market presentations and procedural standards, developing client specifications and tendering insurance programmes to demanding timescales. Experience in analysing complex data and preparing reports and plans with recommendations. The ability to liaise, negotiate and communicate effectively at all levels.

A thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory framework within which insurance operates. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint MS packages.