Insurance Manager; Private Equity Portfolio

Insurance Manager (Private Equity Portfolio)

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An established European private equity investment firm is seeking an Insurance Manager to oversee and optimise insurance activities across its diverse portfolio of industrial and commercial companies. This is a key strategic position responsible for shaping insurance strategy, managing broker relationships, and supporting M&A transactions through due diligence and policy negotiation. The ideal candidate will bring strong insurance expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Develop and implement insurance strategies across portfolio companies to manage risk and maximise value.
• Conduct insurance due diligence during acquisitions, identifying risk exposures and proposing tailored coverage solutions.
• Review, negotiate, and manage insurance terms within purchase agreements and related M&A documentation.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, underwriters, and carriers to secure optimal policies for each business unit.
• Oversee and administer insurance renewals and claims across the holding structure.
• Monitor insurance market trends, regulatory updates, and emerging risks to ensure proactive coverage management.
• Support management and portfolio company CFOs on risk management initiatives, loss prevention, and cost control.
• Provide guidance on corporate and management-level policies such as D&O, liability, property, and employee insurance.

• Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in Insurance, Risk Management, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in insurance brokerage, underwriting, or corporate risk management, ideally within industrial or commercial sectors.
• Proven track record in insurance due diligence for M&A transactions.
• Experience managing policies for D&O, liability, property, risk, and employee coverage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%) within Europe.

• Work in a highly motivated, international, and agile team environment.
• Strategic involvement across multiple portfolio companies and industries.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and opportunities to drive impact.
• Career development within a dynamic private equity ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Apply today or contact Dominic Slater for more information.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing