Risk and Insurance Manager

Risk and Insurance Manager - Local Government

Location: London

Contract: Initially 26 weeks

Day Rate: £500 per day

Status: Inside IR35

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Start: ASAP

Application Deadline: 20 August 2026

Target Interview Date: 21 August 2026 - Online

I am recruiting for an experienced Risk and Insurance Manager to join a London Local Government Authority within its Strategy, Improvement & Transformation function. This is a senior role responsible for leading the organisation's insurance and claims service, ensuring appropriate insurance protection is in place, claims are managed effectively and the organisation receives a high-quality, cost-effective service from its insurers, brokers and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation's insurance and claims service
• Manage insurance programmes, policies, renewals and associated insurance funds
• Oversee claims across areas including employers' liability, public liability, property and motor
• Manage relationships with insurers, brokers, solicitors, loss adjusters and other external providers
• Monitor claims performance, identify trends and implement measures to reduce risk and cost
• Manage insurance budgets, forecasting, recharges, provisions and reserves
• Lead and develop a specialist team of insurance and claims professionals
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert, providing advice to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Ensure insurance arrangements comply with relevant legislation, regulation and professional standards
• Support procurement and performance management of insurance and specialist service providers

Essential Experience & Skills

• Advanced Diploma in Insurance (ACII) or an equivalent professional insurance qualification
• Significant insurance management experience within a large, complex organisation
• Public sector or Local Government insurance experience is highly desirable
• Strong experience managing insurance programmes, funds and complex claims
• Extensive knowledge of liability and property-related claims
• Experience working with brokers, insurers, solicitors and external service providers
• Proven team leadership and people management experience
• Strong financial and budget management capability
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience preparing reports and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders

Important Information

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• Candidates must be UK-based and able to fulfil the required hybrid working arrangements in London
• This role is not available on a fully remote basis
• Online interviews are currently targeted for 21 August 2026