Insurance Program Assistant Manager Birmingham, England
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Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Leeds, Leeds Broadgate, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Reading, Sheffield, South Coast, Watford
Capability: International
Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: International supprt
Contract type: Permanent
Job description
About KPMG International
KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 145 countries, have more than 220,000 people working in member firms around the world.
KPMG International acts as a coordinating entity, carrying out business activities for the benefit of KPMG firms. More than 2,500 talented colleagues make up the KPMG International team, with a focus on ensuring global consistency and providing expertise to support member firms in the achievement of KPMG’s Trust and Growth ambition. KPMG International is comprised of a number of high-performing global teams, including: Global Advisory, Global Audit, Global Clients & Markets, Global Corporate Affairs, Global People, Global Quality and Risk Management, Global Tax & Legal, Global Technology and Knowledge, the International Office of General Counsel, and the Office of Chief Administrative Officer. Working together, our global team is changing the way our business operates, delivering value to our member firms and driving positive change in the communities we serve.
About the team
The Global Insurance Management Team (“GIMT”) is responsible for the management, oversight and coordination of KPMG's Global Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) and First Party Cyber Insurance Programs providing business critical insurance to approximately 145 member firms within the KPMG network. The GIMT also provides management support for all the activities of the
KPMG Global Insurance Advisory Group (the ""GIAG""), an Advisory Group reporting to the Global Quality, Risk Management & Reputation Committee of the KPMG Global Board. The GIMT acts as a principal point of contact between insurers/brokers and KPMG Member Firms, providing counsel and guidance to KPMG Member Firms on matters pertaining to the Global PII and Cyber insurance programs and is involved in the development and procurement of other insurance placements for KPMG International.
Role summary
KPMG is currently seeking an Insurance Program Assistant Manager to assist in the implementation, coordination and maintenance of KPMG’s First Party Cyber Insurance and KPMG's Professional Indemnity Insurance (“PII”) Programs spanning the KPMG Network of member firms. The individual will assist and work closely with GIMT team members including the Co-heads of the team responsible for the management of KPMG's Global Insurance Programs. The individual will interface directly with a range of internal and external stakeholders including KPMG Member Firm Risk Management Partners and insurance contacts, insurers, brokers and other external insurance service providers.
The role will touch on all aspects of insurance program coordination including the collection and maintenance of key information needed to support the programs, oversight and management of electronic filing, arranging meetings, proof reading policies and other related documentation for accuracy, database management, assisting in drafting and circulating key communications and maintaining working papers and project plans. The person must be a self-starter and team worker who can operate effectively in a global role.
Key accountabilities
40% Support and assistance in relation to KPMG's Global Professional Indemnity Insurance Program
40% Support and assistance in relation to KPMG's Global First Party Cyber Insurance Program
20% Support of other activities of the GIMT
Experience & knowledge
Proven experience in data management, data reporting and project management.
Experience engaging with key senior stakeholders and working with multidisciplinary teams such as key risk, insurance, legal and information protection teams.
Knowledge of key principles surrounding the Insurance Industry and Information Protection (IT Security and Data Privacy) would be considered an advantage.
Experience in the insurance sector, in particular any experience in administering Global Insurance Programs, would be an advantage but is not essential.
Fluency in English; additional language skills may be an advantage.
Technical skills, abilities & qualifications
Proven attention to detail with a strong focus on delivering outputs to the highest quality standards.
Good interpersonal skills and experience working with senior multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Highly developed communication skills - both written and verbal.
Ability to maintain effective and collaborative relationships with key business leaders and external stakeholders such as insurers and brokers.
Ability to engage and deal with individuals across different functions, geographies and at all levels within the organisation
Ability to work in a high demanding environment where priorities can change quickly
Strong organisational skills to be able to manage multiple processes and activities at once.
Proficient in Microsoft applicatons including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Further education to degree level and professional qualifications from recognised industry association (Chartered Insurance Institute, Institute of Risk Management etc.) is not essential but would be considered an advantage.
