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Insurance and Claims Adviser

United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 May 2025

About the role

National Grid is at the heart of delivering the transition to Net Zero and meeting the Government’s targets.

We're looking for people who are brimming with enthusiasm and bursting with ideas to help us build and run a cleaner energy system for the future. Are you up for the challenge?

As an Insurance and Claims Adviser, you’ll support National Grid’s strategic goals by providing expert insurance, claims and risk management advice and support, with a particular focus on major infrastructure projects in the UK and Europe. You will also maintain close relationships across the entire Group Insurance team. When it comes to claims, you will be managing service providers and providing strategic input to relevant internal stakeholders, where appropriate.

You’ll provide insurance consultancy and solutions for new projects and technologies, identifying insurable risks and managing them through cost effective provisions of insurance solutions.

In addition, you’ll support the global insurance and reinsurance strategy and solutions by providing strategic thinking, data analysis and representation of material matters and exposures.

This role can be based out of our London or Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

Leading in the assessment, review, and recommendation of insurance requirements for our major infrastructure projects.
Implement approved insurance strategies to ensure appropriate protection of National Grid’s assets, insurable liabilities, and new business developments.
Leading studies to ensure placement of coverage with appropriate limits, deductibles and retentions.
Set direction by maintaining up to date knowledge of insurance markets.
Advise businesses on issues related to risk and insurance within commercial contracts.
Provision of credible data and analysis to support underwriting disclosure to various insurers/reinsurers.
Drive performance improvements by establishing and sharing best practice, challenging peers and maintaining key relationships across the insurance sector.

What You'll Have

Insurance and risk management background ideally from within in-house positions, insurance underwriting or broking.
Experience in leading and placing insurance programs in the UK or global insurance markets.
Reviewing and negotiating insurance terms and conditions including policy wordings
Knowledge of usual lines of insurance coverage purchased to support large and complex infrastructure projects.
Ability to review and advise on insurance provisions within project and finance documents, including liaison with legal and other advisers.
Strong stakeholder management experience, you can build and develop strong cross-functional business partnerships.
Negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Self-discipline and strong organisational skills
A positive attitude, high motivation, and the ability to maintain a culture that is based on teamwork, respect, and integrity.
Ability to manage time effectively, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.