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Insurance Specialist

 
 
Vacancy Number:  25143
Commercial
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

 

 

Position Description

 

The Commercial Insurance Team are involved in all aspects of the design, negotiation, placement and maintenance of the Insurance Programmes providing cover for ESB Group activities worldwide. The successful candidate will be responsible for the total day-to-day management of a range of insurance and risk categories covering both ESB’s operational and project activities including areas of new business development. The role involves assisting the senior management team with all aspects of the work, whilst taking overall responsibility for the negotiation and placement of certain policies, in range of €0.2m to €1m in premium terms. The successful candidate will establish good working relationships with all ESB’s panel of leading international Insurers, Brokers, and the Management Team in all areas across ESB Group.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Provision of advice to all Business Lines within ESB in relation to Indemnity and Insurance clauses in commercial contracts entered into by ESB Group.

  • Maintain and develop good working relationships with ESB’s panel of leading international Insurers and Brokers and the Management teams in all areas within ESB Group.

  • Defining and delivering appropriate risk transfer clauses within contracts being negotiated by ESB for a range of activities – procurement of goods and services, solar and wind assets and other similar contracts.

  • Negotiation and placement of certain policies such as NIE’s Motor and Liability Programmes, Wind/Solar and similar policies.

  • Ongoing management of claims on certain policies including ESB Motor Policy.

  • Assisting the senior management team in the management of complex placements and claims.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • A minimum of 5+  years work experience in a similar role.

  • Good analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Good knowledge of policy wordings.

  • Strong numeric skills.

  • Good negotiation skills

  • In-depth knowledge of domestic and international Insurance markets and/or In-depth knowledge of all aspects of ESB’s operations

  • An insurance or risk management qualification, or a minimum of 5 years of relevant commercial experience.

 

 

Location 

 

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 KT92, Ireland.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Reporting To

 

 The successful candidate will report to a Senior Insurance Specialist on the Commercial Insurance team.

 

 

Why Work with Us? 

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 
  • Progressive, hybrid working model 
  • Career development through mentoring and training  
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 
  • Sports and Social Clubs 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Credit Union 
  • Generous Pension 
  • Access to staff well-being programmes 
  • Generous parental leave entitlements 
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

  

 

Salary 

 

€55,500 - €65,500 depending on experience

 


Closing Date 

 

21st May 2024

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie 

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

 

 

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