Insurance and Contracts Manager

My client is a leading organisation, recognised for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible business practices. As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an experienced Insurance and Contracts Manager to provide strategic oversight of their insurance programme, risk management framework, and compliance activities.

Job Title: Insurance and Contracts Manager
Location: West Midlands or UK-wide (Remote/Flexible working available)
Contract Type: Interim Contract (3 - 6 months, while recruiting permanently)
Day Rate: £350 - £500 per day (dependent upon experience)

The role

As Insurance and Contracts Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation’s insurance strategy, risk management activities, and compliance framework. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance to ensure the business remains protected, resilient, and aligned with its strategic objectives.

You will manage relationships with insurers, brokers, and external advisers, oversee claims activity, and provide commercially focused advice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver the organisation’s insurance programme, including renewals, policy reviews, and coverage assessments.
• Review and negotiate insurance terms, conditions, and requirements to ensure appropriate levels of protection.
• Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, and external advisers.
• Oversee claims management activity across multiple insurance lines, ensuring effective resolution and reporting.
• Provide expert insurance, risk, and compliance advice to stakeholders across the business.
• Support commercial teams with insurance considerations relating to contracts, projects, and business initiatives.
• Analyse claims data, risk trends, and emerging exposures, providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Coordinate risk assessments, insurance reviews, and risk improvement initiatives.
• Support due diligence activity relating to acquisitions, projects, and operational changes.
• Develop and improve risk management processes, controls, and compliance practices.

About You:

• Proven experience working within insurance, risk management, or compliance-focused roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance lines, including property, liability, casualty, and claims management.
• Experience managing relationships with brokers, insurers, and external advisers.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting risk mitigation initiatives and improving operational processes.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Insurance and Contracts Manager, please send your CV via the advert or email Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com

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