Lenders Insurance Advisor

Lenders Insurance Advisor

London/Hybrid

Private Equity & Merger & Acquisition department of a global insurance broker is seeking a a Lenders’ Insurance Advisor based in their London office:

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 projects in the Construction, Energy & Power sectors.

• This is an ideal role for an expert, confident, personable and hardworking individual to work in a dynamic and fast-growing specialty division. As an experienced Advisor / Consultant within the 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.
• 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.

• You will help identify and develop/nurture new business opportunities through both internal and external client relationships.

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.
• Have worked on projects pre financial /post financial close
• 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 insurance adviser on debt financed transactions.
• An understanding of the Lender security requirements (the lender endorsements)
• Strong command English language and communication skills.