Insurance Manager

Weybourne Group is the holding company for the Dyson technology company, Dyson Farming, and other diverse business interests. Outside the operating businesses, Weybourne manages an investment portfolio and provides financial and other professional support to the Dyson Family, their estates, and personal business interests. The group covers a wide range of sectors including farming, financial and commercial property investments and residential property. We currently have a team of around 75 employees whose roles cover accountancy, financial control, tax and treasury, insurance, commercial property and financial investment management, security, audit, IT and HR based in both the UK and Singapore (where the Group Head Office is located).

Our employees are offered a competitive reward package and the opportunity to work in a challenging and diverse environment. We are passionate about learning and have a strong focus on development through external courses, progression opportunities and cross skilling. We are proud of our wellbeing offering and comprehensive employee engagement strategy.

How we work:

We work with a strong collective purpose to offer considered and practical advice. We are agile and nimble; we solve problems. Embracing a challenge is part of everyday life at Weybourne, and we embrace this. Innovation, courage of convictions and the drive to push new ideas through are qualities essential across all our team.

Overview - Role and Department:

The Insurance department are currently looking for an experienced Insurance Manager to join the newly formed team led by the Head of Insurance. You will work with the team to achieve the highest standards of strategic insurance risk financing for the Group.

The Insurance department looks after the Group’s insurance programs and the family’s personal insurance arrangements. The team provides support in all insurance matters to the Group’s businesses, including Dyson Farming and Dyson technology company, by working collaboratively with their respective finance and insurance teams.

The team also has responsibility over the management and strategic utilisation of the Group’s captive insurance vehicle, Alpinia Insurance Pte Ltd.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Captive Insurance Strategy: Support the Head of Insurance in developing and executing the Group’s captive insurance strategy, working closing with the various Weybourne Group entities to deliver the agreed strategic plan.
• Insurance Program Management: Develop and implement Weybourne’s insurance program, including property and casualty, general liability, director’s and officer’s liability, family’s personal insurances, and other relevant coverage. Evaluate insurance requirements, negotiate contracts with insurance providers, and ensure appropriate coverage for the company's assets, operations, and liabilities.
• Claims Management: Oversee the management of insurance claims, ensuring timely and accurate claim submission, processing, and settlement. Collaborate with internal teams and insurance providers to investigate claims, negotiate settlements, and minimize financial losses
• Governance: Develop and fine tune governance procedures to enhance the captive operations, including claims management, underwriting management, financial and regulatory reporting.
• Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with insurance brokers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders across Weybourne Group, including the Dyson risk and insurance team. Stay informed about market trends, emerging risks, and insurance products to make informed decisions about the company's insurance program.
• Insurance Training and Education: Provide insurance-related training and education to employees across the organization. Promote awareness of insurance-related risks and best practices, fostering a culture of risk management and insurance understanding

Additional responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships across the company and other family office entities.
• Commitment to developing yourself within your role – undergoing training where necessary.
• Proactively promoting and maintaining high standards work – taking initiative to resolve and/or draw attention to areas that don’t meet required standards or any issues that arise.
• Conducting yourself in line with the Weybourne Group Values.
• Any other ad hoc duties.

Skills Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields e.g. Finance, Business, Economics, or Risk Management etc.
• Professional certification in risk and insurance is a plus
• A minimum of 4 years experience managing insurance programs, risk management, and/or consulting in the insurance space.
• Strong technical knowledge of insurance concepts (general insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, in-house insurance management etc),
• Understanding of leading insurance program management practices and standards
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication and writing skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from a range of backgrounds.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Willing to take responsibility and ownership for tasks.
• Strong sense of discretion, appreciating the confidentiality of the work.
• Keen to suggest improvements to current ways of working.
• Ability to work autonomously when required, whilst still possessing strong collaborative skills. 

• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• CPF Contributions.
• Wellbeing flex fund.
• Hospital & Surgical Cover.
• Dental Insurance.
• Personal Accident Cover.
• Outpatient Clinical Insurance.
• Life assurance.
• 23 days holiday.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to product discounts.
• Campus perks - free barista coffee and lunch.
• Learning & Development allowance.