About the teamThe combined Risk and Insurance Team at Hertfordshire County Council have cultivated a leading reputation in terms of risk management and insurance arrangements - ensuring delivery of a high-quality service to the County Council. The team deliver a full range of risk and insurance-related services, working to a jointly developed and shared vision, and linking closely with internal audit, counter fraud and health and safety.The Risk Management Team support the risk management framework, strategy and policy, while the Insurance team is responsible for arranging and advising on the County Council''s external insurance arrangements, advising on the scope, extent and terms of insurance required, managing the Insurance Fund, ensuring timely settlement of claims and maintaining relationships with insurance companies, brokers and solicitors. About the roleThe post holder will:Ensure that the Council''s risk management and insurance strategies are complementary and support the Authority''s policies, aims and objectives, and governance arrangementsManage the Risk and Insurance team along business principles, delivering lean and efficient arrangements and a modern, commercial focusAct as budget holder for the serviceOversee the full portfolio of the Council''s insurance programme, including property, liability, motor, and specialty lines.Lead policy renewals, procurement, negotiate terms, and manage brokers and insurers to secure competitive coverage.Provide expert advice