Job Title: Interim Head of Insurance ** FTSE250 go to company in their field
Reporting to: General Counsel
Location: London (Hybrid)
Duration: 18 months
Overview
We are looking for a technically strong Interim Head of Insurance to lead the global insurance programme at a FTSE250 company. This role is specifically for a candidate who has:
* Started their career in underwriting or broking with a solid technical foundation.
* Moved in-house and held senior roles within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, oil&gas or mining sectors.
* Deep expertise in captive insurance, including design, management, and optimisation.
* Proven experience managing global insurance programmes, including layered towers and operations in key markets like the U.S..
This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining immediate operational oversight with strategic input on the future insurance model.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage the corporate insurance portfolio, including renewals and broker relationships.
* Provide expert advice on complex risks, contract insurance clauses, and indemnities.
* Assess current insurance arrangements and recommend improvements.
* Define a fit-for-purpose, future-state insurance operating model.
* Ensure global alignment, particularly across high-risk and regulated markets like the U.S.
* Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Treasury, Procurement, and Operations functions.
Candidate Profile
* Strong technical background from underwriting or broking, ideally with a leading firm.
* Must have moved in-house and worked at a company within the construction, infrastructure, engineering, mining, or oil & gas sectors.
* Deep understanding of captive insurance and its role in complex risk programmes.
* Demonstrated experience managing global insurance programmes, including layered insurance towers and U.S. market exposure.
* ACII or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
Please contact cbutterfield@kgglobal.co.uk