Job Description
Be part of something bigger!
As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.
As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!
Purpose and Mission
As part of Bekaert's Operational Risk & Insurance team, the Risk & Insurance Manager plays a key role in global operations and enabling sustainable growth. This position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure comprehensive insurance coverage and effective risk transfer.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Global insurance management: Support the design and implementation of global and local insurance programmes, based on risk assessments, regulatory requirements and business needs, covering lines such as property, liability, credit, D&O, cyber and transport.
- Premium and policy management: Manage insurance programmes end-to-end, including collection of underwriting information and validation of premium invoices and local policies.
- Claims management: Support claims handling from first notification through to settlement, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Contract review: Assess and advise on liability and insurance clauses in commercial agreements.
- M&A and project support: Analyse insurance implications of organic and inorganic growth initiatives and support project-related insurance requirements.
- Insurer and broker management: Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers and brokers to ensure efficient, reliable and value-driven collaboration.
- Budgeting and reporting: Provide data-driven insights to support budgeting, forecasting and risk-informed decision-making.
Requirements
- Master’s degree preferably in Law, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate insurance management, brokerage, or underwriting.
- Strong analytical mindset and proven problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, relationship and negotiation skills, able to influence without direct authority.
- Collaborative team player with a high multicultural sensitivity.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an asset.
- Willing to travel to Belgium and global locations (ad hoc, in case needed).
Be bold and take the leap!
We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers