Insurance Director- Europe in London

We are actively looking for an insurance director to head up our European insurance team. You will be working with the global team to manage all of the insurance policies for the businesses in Europe which include logistics, freight, maritime and ports and terminals.

This is an incredibly dynamic role where you will be spending your time managing contracts as well as building long term relationships with key stakeholders. You will be working very closely with the global team supporting their work with global insurance companies and making sure that the agreements are fit for the European region.

You will manage a team that is based in both the UK and Germany who support across the various pillars and are the operational, business facing part of the team. You will mentor and manage the team helping to develop their skills as well as managing their day to day workload.

As part of this role you will be developing the strategic direction for the insurance team for Europe making sure that key activity is being managed and your plan is being implemented. You will start with a blank slate that will allow you to really develop the future strategy and provide input into the global plans and agreements.

Key skills and experience include:

• Extensive experience of working within the insurance field ideally from within a large corporate organisation.
• Previous experience of working in or for the logistics or supply chain industry is vital.
• Strong team management experience and the ability to coach and lead a multicultural team.
• An inquisitive mind and a strong desire to question yearly renewals to develop new ways of working.
• A relationship builder who is comfortable managing complex relationships and providing mutually beneficial solutions.
• An analytical mind who can forensically interrogate contracts and provide commentary to realise benefits for the organisation.

If you are interested in this role please click on the link to apply.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave. We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.