Insurance Specialist - Risk Management, DSV Insurance (Group Function)

Job Req Number:  119416 
Time Type: Full Time

Shape Global Risk from an Insurance & Contractual Perspective

Ready to apply your expertise in international transport law and insurance in a role where legal insight meets global business?

Join DSV Insurance and work at the intersection of risk management, insurance structuring, and contract law—supporting complex logistics operations worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a global risk management role with a clear focus on managing contractual risks and liability exposure through insurance solutions.

A Global Role with Real Impact

At DSV Insurance, a central Group function, we protect the business and our customers’ goods in transit and storage worldwide. As DSV continues to expand globally, the complexity of our contractual risk landscape and insurance exposure is increasing— creating strong demand for specialized expertise in risk management from both an insurance and legal perspective.

Your Role – Contractual & Insurance Risk Management

You will join our Global Risk Management team, working closely with stakeholders across regions and business divisions.

Your primary focus will be to identify, assess, and manage risks arising from contractual obligations and liability frameworks, ensuring alignment with DSV’s global insurance programs.

You will:

• Assess contractual risk exposure and liability structures


• Advise on insurance solutions linked to contract terms and legal risk allocation


• Support contract negotiations with a focus on risk transfer, liability, and insurability


• Contribute to the underwriting of contractual liabilities


• Strengthen alignment between legal commitments and insurance coverage


• Develop global frameworks for contract-related risk governance

Key Responsibilities

• Structure risk in complex international contracts from a legal and insurance standpoint


• Advise on freight forwarder liability and coverage implications


• Support underwriting of contractual liabilities and non-standard risks


• Contribute to the renewal of the Global Marine Insurance Program


• Develop guidelines and SOPs for managing contractual risk exposure


• Drive projects related to risk processes, contract tools, and training


• Collaborate with global insurers and reinsurers on liability and coverage solutions

What Makes This Role Unique

• A specialist role focused on the intersection of contract law and insurance risk


• Direct impact on how DSV manages and transfers risk globally


• Exposure to complex, high-value international contracts and logistics projects


• Opportunity to shape global standards for contractual risk management

Who You Are

You bring a strong interest in risk management from a contractual and insurance perspective and thrive in an international, commercially driven environment.

You likely:

• Have a legal background in transportation law, commercial law, or similar


• Understand contractual liability structures and risk allocation mechanisms


• Bring experience from insurance, underwriting, brokerage, or legal advisory


• Can translate legal and liability risk into practical insurance solutions


• Are analytical, structured, and commercially minded


• Communicate confidently across a global organisation

Your Base

You’ll be based at our headquarters in Hedehusene, working in an international team where English is the primary language.

Want to know more and apply?  

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine legal expertise, insurance insight, and global collaboration—this is it.

For questions, feel free to contact:

Kicki Møller Andersen, Senior Manager, Risk Management: +45 2545 2382

We review applications on an ongoing basis—so apply as soon as possible.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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