Insurance Manager

We are looking for an Insurance Manager to join a supportive and high-performing Finance team within a local authority environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance professional with strong claims, procurement, and risk management knowledge, who is confident working independently and advising a wide range of stakeholders.
As Insurance Manager, you will take ownership of the organisations insurance function, supporting risk management activity, managing claims, and ensuring effective insurance arrangements are in place across the organisation.
Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Flexible working approach
• 3 month contract with potential of extension
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Supportive and collaborative Finance team environment
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to influence risk and insurance strategy
• Meaningful public sector role with real community impact

Responsibilities of the Insurance Manager

• Manage the organisations insurance function, including policy renewals, tendering, and procurement of insurance covers
• Handle and manage insurance claims, including evidence gathering, liability assessment, negotiation, and settlement
• Provide expert insurance advice and recommendations to commissioning areas, business units, and schools
• Support the development and delivery of the Risk Management Strategy
• Advise stakeholders on insurance obligations and risk mitigation measures
• Deliver guidance and training to improve organisational understanding of insurance and risk
• Build strong relationships with insurers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with insurance policies, legislation, and market practice

Essential Skills for the Insurance Manager

• Experience working in insurance within local government, public sector, insurer, or broker environment
• Experience managing insurance portfolios for a large or complex organisation
• Strong claims handling and negotiation experience
• Knowledge of public sector risks including liability, property, fleet, cyber, construction, and contracts
• Ability to interpret insurance policy wording and provide clear advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues simply
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively

Location & Travel
This role is based in the South West of England with a hybrid working arrangement.
If this Insurance Manager role sounds like your next step, apply now or email Olivia at

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