Group Insurance Manager

In this Insurance Manager role, you shape and manage Refresco’s global insurance portfolio across Europe, North America, and Australia, with a focus on Europe and Australia. You will drive the insurance strategy, oversee end-to-end processes, and advise leaders on risk matters to support business continuity and growth. You work closely with business units, brokers, insurers, and senior stakeholders in a fast-moving, international setting. This role offers high autonomy and tangible business impact while reinforcing resilience across the organization. You will help shape risk practices and implement a Group Risk Manual.

• Competitive pay with annual bonus
• Fully paid pension
• 28 days holiday
• Training and development opportunities
• OpenUp for mental well-being
• Commuting allowance

• Manage global insurance programs (property damage, business interruption, cyber, product liability, general liability, marine cargo, D&O)
• Ensure cost-effective coverage for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and logistics
• Lead renewals: data collection, exposure analysis, stakeholder coordination, and negotiation of terms and premiums
• Develop and implement a Group Risk Manual for consistent practices across regions
• Identify and assess operational, financial, and strategic risks across facilities and supply chains
• Collaborate with operations, legal, safety & quality to develop risk mitigation strategies
• Support loss prevention activities and audits
• Provide expert guidance on insurance matters to plant managers and leaders
• Oversee and support claims and investigations for European BUs
• Track claims trends and drive improvements to reduce future losses
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain documentation for audits and reporting
• Forecast and manage insurance budgets; analyze trends and cost-optimize risk transfer
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining adequate coverage and continuity

• 5–8 years in international corporate insurance or risk management
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, preferably FMCG or beverage
• Strong understanding of European insurance markets and regulatory frameworks
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Bachelor in Finance (or related field); professional certifications (FERMA Rimap, CII, CPCU) a plus
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment

• Goal oriented
• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder management
• Corporate insurance solutions
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Claims management and investigations