Insurance Officer

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Insurance Officer to work on a full-time, long-term contract with a UK Police force, based out of Eastleigh, Hampshire. The role is paying £21.20p per hour (PAYE), and involves a hybrid working structure. Applicants must have a full UK drivers licence, alongside access to their own vehicle.

Job profile: To develop and manage the insurance/risk finance function of the Constabulary, liaising with the Force Solicitor, Deputy Force Solicitor and the Strategic Risk Manager.

Main responsibilities:

• To manage the administration of the Force insurance/risk finance programme, including effecting necessary changes, providing advice and guidance to Force personnel on insurance matters and promoting awareness within the Force, to ensure that exposure to claims is minimised.
• To manage the purchase of external insurance cover and related services with regard to EC Directives, Police Authority Standing Orders on Contracts and the Force Procurement Policy, in order to ensure that the scope of cover meets organisational requirements.
• To achieve best value in insurance provision by arranging specifications, negotiating terms, conditions and premiums and assessing the suitability of policies.
• To manage the claims handling processes, from notification to settlement, including investigating claims and determining liability, in order to comply with legislation, Force policy and insurance conditions, and to enable recovery of expenditure where possible.
• To manage and analyse any internal fund provision, producing statistical and financial reports as required, ensuring that actual and potential liabilities are identified.
• To maintain effective dialogue with colleagues in the Legal Team, Management of Risk team, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner other Force personnel, brokers, insurance companies and other appropriate agencies to ensure that the Force receives an efficient and cost-effective service.
• To maintain effective records and to gather asset information appropriate for insurance purposes.
• To monitor the service delivery of external consultants, claims handlers or brokers, ensuring that the Force receives an efficient and cost effective service.
• To provide general advice on matters of insurance, including assessing the suitability of contractors’ insurance details, where required.
• To contribute to the development of Departmental objectives and performance indicators and to support the objectives of the Management of Risk Department.
• To adopt Force policies on human rights, health and safety, equal opportunities and data protection and to comply with the legislation and standards of good practice and give regular and effective service.

Education: Educated to QCF Level 4 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level. Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Experience: Extensive practical work experience in the insurance field, including claims handling. Comprehensive knowledge of insurance claims and administration. Sound knowledge of insurance law and associated contracts. Experience of insurance management within the public sector (desirable). Experience of using computerised claims handling systems (desirable). Knowledge of police organisations and structures (desirable).

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful. If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

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