Senior Leadership Opportunity – Head of Claims, Construction Practice

Description:

R_314878 Senior Leadership Opportunity – Head of Claims, Construction Practice

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Construction team at Marsh. This role will be based in London. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Are you a seasoned claims professional with a passion for leadership and a deep understanding of the construction sector? Marsh, the market-leading Construction team within Marsh Specialty, is seeking an exceptional individual to join us in a pivotal senior leadership role.

Marsh Specialty’s Construction and Surety Practice is the largest specialty broker in the London market, renowned for servicing the full spectrum of the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. Our prestigious client portfolio includes global Tier 1 contractors, developers, project owners, and infrastructure investment funds seeking to expand and optimise their operational assets.

With a team of 175 dedicated professionals across five UK locations, we deliver comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions tailored to our clients’ complex needs.

We will count on you to:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Claims Advocates across multiple locations (London being main location). Provide expert claims advice to support to clients and internal stakeholders. Manage complex, high-value claims with a proactive, solution-oriented approach. Collaborate with Client Executives to retain and grow client relationships through exceptional claims service. Strategic input and collaboration to all matters relating to the growth and leadership of the broader Construction division. Member of the Construction Executive team. Represent the UK Construction Practice on Marsh Specialty claims committees, influencing claims strategy and best practices across our broader business.

What you need to have: 

Leadership experience with a strategic mindset and the ability to inspire and develop teams. Expertise in managing complex construction claims scenarios. Knowledge of construction insurance products, including property, engineering, casualty, and professional indemnity. Established relationships with major market insurers and a strong understanding of their offerings. Legal background with construction insurance and/or construction related claims.

What makes you stand out?

Experience at a law firm and as a solicitor dealing with insurance claims. Understanding and knowledge of P&L management and budgetary control Excellent negotiation skills and ability to develop claim strategies Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence effectively. A growth-oriented leadership style, committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team within a market-leading practice, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Marsh Speciality’s future in Construction.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.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. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at 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 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 will be together in person.