Job Role: Director of Insurance Location: New Milton
Hours: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per week (negotiable)
At Knight Square Insurance we are committed to delivering market leading solutions to leaseholders, landlords, tenants and management companies. You will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of Insurance Services to the UK’s property sector.
To lead and direct the activities of Knight Square Insurance in providing exceptional insurance services to its clients in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s Statements of Principle and Code of Practice for Approved Persons
Overall management of Knight Square Insurance to enable it to work to agreed budget and standards
Oversight of the process of negotiating renewal terms for insurance placed.
Provide effective overall leadership to Knight Square Insurance colleagues and support them in their own career development
Promote and secure new business for Knight Square Insurance working with key clients to develop opportunities beyond existing provision.
Cultivate and develop relationships with senior leaders in property insurance partners
Identify and provide continuing succession planning and training to Knight Square Insurance colleagues to ensure an effective team
To conduct annual reviews and monthly one to ones with direct reports
Management of special projects from time to time as and when required
Commercial understanding of both the business and the insurance market with a good knowledge of relevant property insurances
Leadership capacity and commitment to developing and coaching direct reports
Good knowledge of FCA guidelines relating to private and commercial customers
Personal Qualities:
Flexible approach to workload
Able to manage changes needed to company workload and project manage with direct reports to ensure changing targets are met
Ability to resolve complaints effectively
Knight Square Insurance is a highly respected, trusted broker specialising in providing comprehensive insurance cover for property management companies, resident management companies (RMCs) and right to manage companies (RTMCs). We offer a range of products including Directors and Officers Insurance, Buildings and Estates as well as Terrorism Insurance, Engineering Inspection and other insurance for homeowners, landlords and tenants.
The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promoting diversity at Knight Square Insurance and recruit on merit. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.