Group Head of Insurance

Overview

As Group Head of Insurance, you will oversee global insurance programs to safeguard expanding international operations. You’ll drive risk mitigation, coverage, and claims management to shield the organisation while enabling growth and resilience across countries. You’ll shape the risk management strategy in a dynamic, complex environment and lead with impact. This role connects strategy, governance, and cross‑border operations to support sustainable, compliant expansion. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver a proactive, value‑adding insurance program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of global insurance programs across multiple jurisdictions
• Drive risk mitigation, coverage strategies, and claims management to support growth and resilience
• Lead development and execution of the organisation’s insurance policy framework
• Ensure regulatory compliance and governance standards across regions
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage large‑scale insurance projects
• Interpret and analyse complex legal and insurance documents to inform decisions
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and external partners
• Support international expansion with insurance program design and governance

Key requirements

• Proven history in insurance management with experience handling US exposure claims
• Expertise in managing complex, high‑value claims including litigation
• Track record of leading global insurance strategies and programs
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and governance in insurance
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building
• Ability to interpret and analyse legal and insurance documents
• Strategic thinker capable of aligning policies with business risk profiles
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and large‑scale projects
• Professional qualifications in insurance or related fields
• Experience managing international or multi‑jurisdictional insurance programs; knowledge of regional regulatory requirements is advantageous
• Willingness to travel occasionally

• Stakeholder management
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Claims management
• Litigation handling
• Regulatory compliance and governance

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