Assistant Insurance Manager

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

As part of the wider Risk Management team at Hines, you will be expected to support the European Risk Insurance Director in developing and maintaining appropriate processes and procedures to meet the wider team and corporate objectives.

The Risk and Insurance team are highly regarded at Hines, supporting the business to develop and innovate by providing the necessary framework to maximise opportunities, whilst ensuring that risks are considered, managed and transferred where appropriate.  The team also provide limited funding to assist the business to manage risks.

You will help develop the future strategic direction for the Risk and Insurance function in Europe, as part of a wider collaborative team. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Onboarding new assets, ensuring adequate insurance
• Day to day management of property insurance programmes
• Placing and management of Construction programmes.
• Work with brokers and third parties to ensure insurance programs comply with lender requirements.
• Assisting with the policy renewal processes from the initial stage of compiling underwriting information and preparation of pre-renewal summary reports through to assistance in negotiation strategy and implementation
• Support the business with risk management through leading loss prevention programmes, with the analysis of loss data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvements and new initiatives.

• Manage claims across the portfolio, lead claims meetings and manage third party relationships

• Support to senior management in interpreting policy terms and conditions (including stand-alone construction placements)

• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director Insurance Risk Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Graduate of Risk Management or other relevant degree
• 3+ years’ experience in an insurance risk management department, brokerage firm or insurance company
• Knowledge/ insurance expertise on Property, Liability and/or Construction Insurance
• Insurance Qualification of  Cert CII or higher
• Strong analytical skills and technically minded
• Management of property loss prevention programmes
• Outgoing and engaging character, with the confidence to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organisation, demonstrating tact and diplomacy 
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organised and methodological approach
• Able to deliver to deadlines
• Prepared to work independently and as part of a team
• Understand that the department is a role model for ethics in the business and act in line with that. You will be exposed to confidential information that must stay confidential

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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