Senior Insurance Adviser

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

Supporting the Insurance Manager to ensure the Company maintains appropriate insurance to cover its insurable assets and liabilities, in accordance with good oilfield practice and in compliance with relevant regulation, law or statute.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Support the development and management of the company’s insurance programs, ensuring adequate coverage for operational, property, liability, corporate and other risks 
• Conduct detailed risk assessments to identify insurance needs and recommend appropriate coverage options 
• Supporting the relationships with insurance brokers and underwriters to negotiate the best possible terms and conditions for insurance policies 
• Help support the timely and effective management of insurance claims, liaising with internal and external parties as necessary 
• Ensure insurance policies and practices comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements 
• Regularly review insurance policies and market conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings or enhanced coverage 
• Work closely with finance and legal departments to align insurance strategies with corporate finance and risk management objectives 
• Collaborate closely with Business Units to ensure insurance strategies align with corporate insurance management objectives 

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 
• FCII qualification or studying towards (preferred) 
• Experience of the offshore energy insurance market (preferred) or a related sector with significant operational and financial risks 
• Detailed knowledge of Liability, Indemnity and Insurance regimes in Energy contracting (preferred)  
• Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of securing favourable insurance coverage and terms 
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to stakeholders 
• Team player with strong co-ordination skills and interdisciplinary experience 

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Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.