Insurance Manager

This is JD. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving innovation, every role here plays a part in shaping the future of our industry. We’re fast-paced, fearless, and unapologetically ambitious. We celebrate authenticity, thrive on collaboration, and never stop pushing forward.

About JD Group: Founded in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Group has grown into a leading global omni-channel retailer in Sports Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms. Our diverse and dedicated teams operate across a portfolio of renowned retail brands in multiple international markets. Listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996 and a proud member of the FTSE100 since 2019, JD Group continues to expand both in the UK and globally driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and possibility. Our vision is to become the world’s most trusted and dynamic omni-channel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry.

Role Overview: The Insurance Manager sits within the finance/risk function reporting into the Head of Insurance. The team are responsible for policies across UK & Europe alongside global group placements. They will be responsible for providing operational/technical support, and hands-on delivery across core insurance processes. The position becomes available at an exciting time for the team as it evolves its insurance programme, governance framework and operating processes. The role will support both the ongoing management of existing insurance arrangements and the delivery of strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, consistency and scalability of the Group's insurance programme. It is suited to someone with a strong insurance background who is inquisitive, solutions-focused and comfortable operating within a changing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a defined portfolio of insurance policies (from local to Group placements), ensuring ongoing compliance with policy conditions and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of enhancements to the Group insurance programme, including policy structures, governance frameworks and supporting processes.
• Support the Head of Insurance in maintaining an effective and efficient insurance programme which aligns and adapts to business needs and risk appetite.
• Lead and/or support renewal exercises particularly data collation, validation and timely submissions to brokers.
• Review and challenge data quality.
• Provide day to day insurance support to the wider business, including interpretation of policy coverage, insurance related queries and supplier insurance requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Support in providing proactive risk management advice to the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, insurers and third-party providers, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing processes to improve efficiencies and enhance governance.
• Support with the financial oversight of the Group and UK/EU insurance programmes.
• Produce and maintain accurate insurance MI, reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong understanding of insurance principles and policy coverages.
• Experience supporting insurance programme renewals and policy placement activities.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Powerpoint and Excel.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and ability to manage external suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and develop meaningful MI.

What We Offer:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance.
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online.
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme.
• Discounted Gym membership.
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a workplace where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and strive to ensure that all colleagues regardless of background, identity, or lived experience can thrive and contribute meaningfully.