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.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- 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
- Provide support and guidance to other Group companies as and when required
- To conduct annual reviews and monthly one to ones with direct reports
- Management of special projects from time to time as and when required
- Preparation and presentation of monthly board report and annual business plan
- Ensuring business compliance with FCA regulations or other such regulations that may be effective from time to time
Experience & Qualifications:
- Commercial understanding of both the business and the insurance market with a good knowledge of relevant property insurances
- Previous experience of working in an environment where there is a need for a robust level of compliance to industry standards.
- Experience of leading teams and delivering growth
- Substantial property owners or real estate background
- Leadership capacity and commitment to developing and coaching direct reports
- Excellent negotiation, listening and communication skills
- Good knowledge of FCA guidelines relating to private and commercial customers
- Willingness to continue to develop leadership skills and knowledge of industry through formal and informal learning, both internal to the company and external if required.
Personal Qualities:
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Positive attitude
- Flexible approach to workload
- Ability to support, motivate and develop at all colleague levels, leading by example
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships with both internal and external customers
- Ability to construct written communications that are effective and meet business needs
- Able to manage changes needed to company workload and project manage with direct reports to ensure changing targets are met
- Ability to work under pressure when required
- Ability to resolve complaints effectively
Who are we?
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.
Why choose us?
By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.
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. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. 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.