Lenders Insurance Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Marsh

Marsh

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Structured Finance Practice (SFP) is the specialist part of the PEMA.

The role performed by the SFP is commonly known as the Lenders' Insurance Advisor (LIA) and we are a market leader in this area of professional consulting services.

As a consultant in the team you will provide the

insurance due diligence advisory services to Lenders in respect of major projects worldwide.

These would include, for example, projects in all the key industry sectors and particularly Energy & Power, Infrastructure and Natural Resources.

We work with Lenders and their other advisers (financial, technical, and legal) to assist the Lenders understand the insurable project risks and secure an acceptable insurance programme which is then contractually required to be maintained by the Project during the period of the loan.

Thereafter, we continue to monitor and audit the insurances on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the loan requirements and that the interests of the Lenders continue to be protected during the period of the loan.

What can you expect:

As a Consultant within the SFP team you will be responsible for reviewing the specific risks of a project, the proposed risk treatment and the insurance/reinsurance programmes to be placed.
You will help identify and develop/nurture new business opportunities through both internal and external client relationships.

What you will be rewarded with:

A uniquely interesting role within a very supportive team where you will develop your communication skills and insurance knowledge.
We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.

We will rely on you to:

Be curious about and be interested in the projects we work on. To want to understand more about the mechanics of the project, the asset features and key potential risks.
Work with the Lenders and their advisors (legal, technical and financial) to review the overall project, identify potential risks and insurance coverage needs.
Review the proposed risk treatment and provide commentary to the Lender on changes or improvements required.
Negotiate enhancements or additions to the existing policies on the behalf of Lenders.

What you need to have:

Proven insurance experience.
A strong technical knowledge of insurance (notably in regard to construction insurances).
Ability to understand contractual language, risk/insurance issues and to relay your conclusions using precise client friendly language.
A strong team ethic coupled with the ability to work independently.
The ability to work to deadlines in a high pressure environment.
Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
Effective negotiation skills.
Clear and confident communication skills.

What makes you stand out:

Proven insurance experience of working either as an LIA or acting as the borrower's/ sponsors' insurance adviser on debt financed transactions.
An understanding of the Lender security requirements (the lender endorsements)
Strong command English language and communication skills.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.

We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.

All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team w