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Barden is thrilled to partner with a leading Irish PLC to find a dynamic Senior Risk Manager to join their team. This specialist role requires a strong communicator with sharp business acumen, ready to collaborate with various stakeholders and make critical decisions.
This is a pivotal appointment, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance professional with a commercial mindset to join a well-established, dynamic team. A background in captive insurance is a plus but not essential.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee the annual renewal process, including the collection, verification, and consolidation of sums insured and financial data.
- Prepare and produce detailed renewal submissions for captive managers, fronting insurers, brokers, and reinsurance panels. This includes gathering necessary data and presenting it effectively.
- Distribute essential insurance documentation such as the Group insurance manual, certificates of insurance, and contract documentation to support the business objectives of operating companies.
- Oversee all insurance claims, with a special emphasis on handling significant losses. Analyse claims loss ratios and trends, prepare reports for operating company presentations, and follow up on actions from quarterly claims stewardship meetings.
- Lead the insurance workstream in M&A activities, providing advice during due diligence processes. Implement the required insurance strategy for targets and identify synergies to achieve optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, leading and managing SPA reviews and the Warranty & Indemnity insurance process. Ensure clear communication and effective management of insurance-related matters.
- Supply relevant data and information for Board and Committee meetings, ensuring that all necessary details are available for informed decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the Group’s Insurance Program by expanding current wordings or exploring new lines of cover. Analyse potential improvements and implement changes to optimize the program.
About the Person
- A dependable team player who upholds integrity, maintains confidentiality, and excels both individually and within a team setting.
- Highly driven, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, adept at managing multiple priorities, and aligning actions with Group objectives.
- Skilled in engaging with senior leaders such as Managing Directors, CFOs, and Board Members, both internally and externally.
- Holds a relevant professional qualification (ACII or equivalent) with over 10 years of experience in broking, underwriting, or insurance/risk management, with in-depth knowledge of captives and multi-line insurance.
- Possesses strong financial and analytical abilities, a commercial mindset focused on economic value, and stays proactive in keeping up with insurance market trends.
