Finance Advisor Insurance at Shell Petroleum Development Company

What is the role?

To arrange & administer efficient Insurance Programme to protect operational assets and liabilities arising from the activities of the Shell Co. In Nigeria namely: SNEPCO, SNCPFA, SNG, SNSSL, SEPA, All On.
To develop strategies for the various types of insurance programmes to provide risk solution to emergence assets with the aim of optimizing coverage within budget.

To support asset and project owners in claims notification, presentation, and recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on insurance issues in Contracts, review insurance/indemnity clauses and handle queries from customers on insurance provisions.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring and continuous evaluation of insurance strategies to ensure optimal coverage and implement Nigerian content Directives on insurance.
• Actively participate in the arrangement and administer efficient Insurance Programme to protect the Shell people, assets and liabilities that result from the activities of the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN).
• Arrange Construction All Risks Projects Insurance.
• Manage and optimize relationship with Joint-Venture Partners/Regulatory Authorities on Risk & Insurance issues, Local Insurers and brokers, foreign underwriters, and Loss adjusters.
• Manage difficult negotiations with Partners/Regulatory Authorities to achieve desired outcome.
• Vigorously pursue and obtain timely settlement of valid insurance claims.
• Prepare and monitor the Insurance budget and achieve cost-efficiency of Insurance programme.
• Create awareness of key insurance issues applicable to SEPCiN operations.

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years insurance experience is a must
• Professional Insurance or Accounting qualification is an added advantage
• Experience in handling multiple tasks.
• Experience in managing high-value and demanding Financial/ other (Construction) transactions.
• Experience with contracting principles, processes and negotiation including handling of tenders.