3 months contract with local authority

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate insurance cover is always in place and that the terms and conditions of insurance policies are suitable and cost-effective for the Council's requirements.
  
• Lead the Council’s insurance claims handling arrangements, including liaison with claims handlers, legal representatives, and departmental contacts in gathering evidential support for cases.
  
• Lead the procurement of the Council’s various insurance contracts in conjunction with advice from brokers.
  
• Ensure the Council meets its legal requirements under the Insurance Act 2015.
  
• Undertake annual renewal negotiations and examine policy documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  
• Manage contracts with suppliers, including tendering for the insurance program, broker contracts, specialist insurance policies, fund reviews, and any other specialist work.
  
• Provide advice regarding insurance clauses within contracts and inspection of supplier's insurance documentation.
  
• Occasionally attend Court as necessary in connection with Liability claims either as a witness or to support other staff members.
  
• Maintain relationships with the council's insurers and broker to keep abreast of current market trends, new developments, and best practice.
  
• Oversee property surveys with insurers.
  
• Ensure that Senior Officers, Councillors, and Legal colleagues are informed and regularly updated on claims that carry significant risk of legal, financial, and reputational harm for the Council.
  
• Liaise with all services across the Council in the development of risk reductions and loss prevention strategies to improve the Council’s insurance risk profile and determine the levels of insurance cover.
  
• Develop and maintain appropriate systems for the collation, recording, and management of insurance data, and analyze and interpret claims data to produce regular reports, including reports for insurers and claims analysis reports for directors and senior managers.
  
• Keep up to date with new developments in the insurance industry and changes in best practice to ensure best value on the insurance program and implement changes to suit the Council's changing needs.
  
• Fulfill any task reasonably requested falling within the range of professional expertise and salary range in Accountancy Services.
  

• Proven experience in insurance management or related field
  
• Strong knowledge of insurance policies and regulations
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
  
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills