Head of Insurance - Exclusive Assignment

Head of Insurance - Exclusive Assignment

Our client, a leading international construction and infrastructure solutions leader headquartered in Ireland, is seeking a Head of Insurance to lead its insurance function across all of its operating jurisdictions. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is a strategic position supporting major projects and continued international growth, with real visibility at Board and Executive level.

Key points:

• 10+ years' insurance experience, with significant exposure to construction, infrastructure or major projects
• Commercial Broker or underwriting background preferred
• Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer
• Group-wide remit across Ireland, the UK and Europe
• Hybrid working, Dublin based

The Role

• Develop and deliver the Group insurance strategy and governance framework, aligned to the Group's risk appetite
• Own the full insurance programme, including CAR, PI, public and employers liability, property, etc
• Lead annual marketing, placement and renewals, and manage broker and insurer performance
• Oversee significant and complex claims, recovery strategies and claims governance
• Advise on contractual risk transfer for major projects, PPP, joint ventures and international work
• Build robust insurance assurance across the subcontractor and supply chain
• Manage the Group insurance budget, drive premium optimisation and set KPIs for the function
• Report to the Board and Executive team on insurance, claims and emerging risks, including support for a future captive

The Person

• ACII, FCII, CIP or MDI, or a degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, Law or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' insurance experience, ideally gained in a commercial brokerage or underwriting environment
• Construction and major projects focus preferred
• Experience managing multinational insurance programmes, broker relationships and major renewals
• Proven claims management track record
• Strong knowledge of the Irish, London and European insurance markets
• Experience of captive insurance arrangements is desirable
• Commercially focused, credible with senior stakeholders and a confident negotiator

Please reach out to Alan Bluett, Partner, The Panel, for a confidential conversation about this position - alan@thepanel.com