Summary: The Insurance Officer role at REED involves managing the insurance and risk finance function within the organization, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The position requires collaboration with legal and risk management teams to provide guidance on insurance matters and to handle claims processes effectively. This temporary full-time role is based in Eastleigh and offers hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the insurance field, particularly within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of the organization’s insurance/risk finance program, providing advice and promoting awareness.
• Oversee the purchase of external insurance cover and related services, ensuring compliance with EC Directives and procurement policies.
• Achieve best value in insurance provision by negotiating terms, conditions, and premiums.
• Manage claims handling processes from notification to settlement, including investigating claims and determining liability.
• Analyze internal fund provision and produce statistical and financial reports.
• Provide general advice on insurance matters, including assessing contractors’ insurance details.

Key Skills:

• Education: Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
• Extensive practical work experience in the insurance field, including claims handling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance claims and administration.
• Sound knowledge of insurance law and associated contracts.
• Experience of insurance management within the public sector.
• Experience using computerised claims handling systems.

Salary (Rate): 21.20

City: Eastleigh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other