Insurance Support Manager

Insurance Support Manager

Salary starting from £57,600 + up to 15% bonus & single cover private medical

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow (hybrid)

Permanent, full-time position

Closing date: 14th of November

Purpose

Scottish Power’s risk management and insurance team sits within the global framework of the Iberdrola GERIE function. The Insurance Support Manager will assist the Head of Insurance in the management of operational and construction insurance programmes and will specifically be responsible for contractual risk and claims across the UK businesses, working closely alongside Iberdrola colleagues.

The role has specific focus on the risk and insurance strategy and placement for Energy Networks construction projects, as well as contract and business risk assessments, underwriting submissions and declarations across the wider UK businesses, and the direction of property damage insurance claims as they arise.

What you'll be doing

Ascertain and provide advice on insurable and non-insurable risks in existing operations and construction projects, e.g. Energy Networks Strategic Projects.

Implement the insurance strategy, selection and placement for major SPEN construction projects.

Liaise and communicate with brokers and businesses to ensure appropriate allocation of risk in major projects and contracts. This will include active participation in the negotiation of risk and insurance clauses with contractors and the agreement of optimal insurance placement strategy given project budget constraints.

Liaising with each Business to produce underwriting information for and on behalf of each Business. Support the Business owners in identifying the most appropriate strategy of risk transfer or risk retentions dependent on their specific risk appetite.

Provision of contract reviews in respect of insurance provisions for each Business and agree any material variation with SP or third parties to standard contract terms and conditions on a case by case basis.

Relationship Management on behalf of each Business in relation to property insurers and their respective experts, including for example loss adjusters.

Assess and support risk mitigation and loss prevention on a site and project level for each Business. Manage site and project surveys with insurers, including the clearance of all insurers’ recommendations.

Provide direction, assessment and guidance on existing insurance arrangements on terms, policy response and coverage, limits, indemnities, deductibles and exclusions to all stakeholders.

Lead and direct property claims for SP Energy Networks

Assist the Head of Insurance on more complex offshore projects (specifically Interconnectors).

What you'll bring

Degree educated or a professional qualification in any of the following disciplines: insurance, risk management, law (construction or insurance), or engineering with relevant risk or industry experience.

Possess relevant experience in a risk management environment, insurance markets, or energy. Working knowledge of risk management environments and techniques and technical insurance knowledge.

Knowledge of the global insurance market workings and principles. Robust knowledge of the legal framework and model contracts for construction and services contracts.

Track record of claims management, particularly in an engineering environment.

Ability to build effective internal and external relationships and positively influence across all levels of the organisation.

Proven track record of successfully managing multiple priorities in a demanding work environment

Proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to influence at all levels.

Strong ability to think independently, problem solve and facilitate co-operation.

Ability to make, recommend and communicate decisions with confidence and clarity based on knowledge and fact.

Highly motivated, pro-active, and results driven.

Minimum Criteria

Broad experience of the commercial insurance market (particularly Property and Construction); up to date knowledge of developments within legal framework and insurance industry.

Experience of working closely with commercial contracts including specific review and negotiation of terms and conditions from an insurance perspective.

Proven track record of working within ideally construction projects, coordinating and leading in all insurance related aspects, including contracts, and the interactions with insurer/brokers markets.

Proven track record in claims management, specifically on property and construction insurance claims.

Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with complex issues and communicate clearly to and influence at a senior level.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowNovember-14-2025

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