Job Description

Insurance Programme Manager
Location: Larbert, Warrington or Syston
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Programme Manager to lead and coordinate the management of our company's insurance portfolio across multiple business entities. This role will ensure effective governance of all insurance matters - from renewals and policy placement to claims handling and stakeholder engagement - across a range of insurance classes relevant to our operations in the energy sector.
You will act as the company's subject matter expert on insurance, overseeing both day-to-day and strategic aspects of our insurance programme. You'll manage a small team responsible for the claims process, liaise with external partners (brokers, insurers, claims managers), and coordinate with internal stakeholders across HSE, Finance, and Legal & Compliance to ensure our insurance arrangements provide optimal protection and value.
Key Responsibilities
Insurance Programme Management

• Manage the full insurance renewal process across all relevant insurance lines, including:

• Professional Indemnity
• Public & Products Liability
• Directors & Officers
• Employers' Liability
• Environmental Impairment Liability
• Contractors All Risk
• Carriers Liability
• Goods in Transit
• Property, Motor, and other specialist cover as required.
• Coordinate with brokers, insurers, and DCC insurance contacts to ensure efficient placement and renewal of all policies.
• Evaluate insurance coverage needs and recommend changes or enhancements to reflect business growth, acquisitions, new risks, or regulatory developments.
• Prepare and manage the annual insurance budget in collaboration with Finance.

Claims Management

• Oversee and support the team responsible for insurance claims management across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of claims, maintaining strong communication with third-party claims managers and insurers.
• Track claim trends and provide insights to HSE and operational teams to support risk reduction initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance-related matters within the organisation.
• Liaise regularly with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders to manage expectations, share updates, and resolve escalations.
• Provide advice and training to other teams on insurance processes and risk transfer principles.

Governance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate insurance documentation, policy registers, and claims records.
• Produce regular reports for senior management, summarising insurance coverage, claims activity, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, insurance regulations, and parent company requirements.

Skills and Experience Required
Essential

• Strong insurance experience (minimum 5+ years) within a corporate or industrial environment, preferably in the energy, utilities, or engineering sectors.
• Solid knowledge of key insurance lines: Liability, Professional Indemnity, D&O, and Environmental Impairment, Contractors All Risk.
• Proven experience managing insurance renewals, claims, and broker relationships.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating with multiple internal departments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Desirable

• ACII or other professional insurance qualification.
• Experience working within a large multi-site business
• Familiarity with risk management or HSE processes.

Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator able to engage with senior management, brokers, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of risk financing.

Location and Working Arrangements
The role can be based at either our Larbert or Warrington offices.
Hybrid working arrangements are available, with occasional travel between sites and to external meetings.
Job Title: Insurance Programme Manager
Location: Larbert, Warrington or Syston
Department: TBC - Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) / Finance or Legal and Compliance
Reports To: TBC - HSE Director / Finance Director or Head of Legal and Compliance
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Programme Manager to lead and coordinate the management of our company's insurance portfolio across multiple business entities. This role will ensure effective governance of all insurance matters - from renewals and policy placement to claims handling and stakeholder engagement - across a range of insurance classes relevant to our operations in the energy sector.
You will act as the company's subject matter expert on insurance, overseeing both day-to-day and strategic aspects of our insurance programme. You'll manage a small team responsible for the claims process, liaise with external partners (brokers, insurers, claims managers), and coordinate with internal stakeholders across HSE, Finance, and Legal & Compliance to ensure our insurance arrangements provide optimal protection and value.
Key Responsibilities
Insurance Programme Management

• Manage the full insurance renewal process across all relevant insurance lines, including:

• Professional Indemnity
• Public & Products Liability
• Directors & Officers
• Employers' Liability
• Environmental Impairment Liability
• Contractors All Risk
• Carriers Liability
• Goods in Transit
• Property, Motor, and other specialist cover as required.
• Coordinate with brokers, insurers, and DCC insurance contacts to ensure efficient placement and renewal of all policies.
• Evaluate insurance coverage needs and recommend changes or enhancements to reflect business growth, acquisitions, new risks, or regulatory developments.
• Prepare and manage the annual insurance budget in collaboration with Finance.

Claims Management

• Oversee and support the team responsible for insurance claims management across multiple entities.
• Ensure timely reporting, investigation, and resolution of claims, maintaining strong communication with third-party claims managers and insurers.
• Track claim trends and provide insights to HSE and operational teams to support risk reduction initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all insurance-related matters within the organisation.
• Liaise regularly with brokers, insurers, and internal stakeholders to manage expectations, share updates, and resolve escalations.
• Provide advice and training to other teams on insurance processes and risk transfer principles.

Governance and Reporting

• Maintain accurate insurance documentation, policy registers, and claims records.
• Produce regular reports for senior management, summarising insurance coverage, claims activity, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, insurance regulations, and parent company requirements.

Skills and Experience Required
Essential

• Strong insurance experience (minimum 5+ years) within a corporate or industrial environment, preferably in the energy, utilities, or engineering sectors.
• Solid knowledge of key insurance lines: Liability, Professional Indemnity, D&O, and Environmental Impairment, Contractors All Risk.
• Proven experience managing insurance renewals, claims, and broker relationships.
• Experience leading a small team and coordinating with multiple internal departments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.

Desirable

• ACII or other professional insurance qualification.
• Experience working within a large multi-site business
• Familiarity with risk management or HSE processes.

Personal Attributes

• Confident communicator able to engage with senior management, brokers, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive and resilient, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of risk financing.

Location and Working Arrangements
The role can be based at either our Larbert or Warrington offices.
Hybrid working arrangements are available, with occasional travel between sites and to external meetings.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the minimum required job role criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We actively promote equal opportunities and are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, selection, training, and promotion decisions are made based on qualifications, and experience only.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or to attend an interview, if shortlisted, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
For further information please email: recruitment@certasenergy.com

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