#WeAreAverda
About Averda
Averda is a leading global provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to some of the world's most complex waste challenges. Operating across multiple markets, we are committed to transforming waste into value while safeguarding the environment, supporting our communities, and driving operational excellence.
Job Purpose
The Insurance Officer is responsible for managing the organization's insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate coverage for employees, assets, operations and liabilities. This role focuses on risk assessment, policy administration, tender management, claims management and coordination with insurers and brokers, with strong exposure to large fleets, waste management operations and high-risk industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Insurance Portfolio Management: Managing a diverse portfolio covering employee, asset, fleet, and environmental insurance.
- Employee Health Insurance Administration: Overseeing medical enrolments, compliance, and employeeinsurer coordination.
- Fleet & Asset Insurance Management: Administering fleet and asset coverage, renewals, and regulatory compliance.
- Operational Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Assessing operational risks and optimizing insurance coverage.
- Claims Management & Loss Control: Handling end-to-end claims and reducing risk exposure through trend analysis.
- Policy Review & Renewal Strategy: Leading renewals, negotiations, and coverage benchmarking.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining accurate insurance documentation.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaising with teams and insurers to ensure insurance compliance and awareness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Risk Management or related field
- Professional insurance qualifications (e.g., ACII, CII, CPCU) preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in insurance or risk management
Experience
- Experience working with insurers and brokers in high-risk industries.
- Familiarity with regulatory insurance requirements in industrial or municipal environments
- Exposure to environmental liability and landfill-related risks
- Proven experience with large fleet insurance, Waste management, Facilities management
- Experience with Environmental, landfill and public liability risks
Key Skills & Competencies
- Industrial & environmental risk exposures
- Insurance policy wordings, exclusions, warranties and conditions
- Fleet insurance and liability management
- Claims handling and negotiation skills
- Risk assessment and analytical abilities
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
If you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren't afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.
Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.
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