Manager, Insurance EMEA

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager Insurance EMEA supports the Insurance Department to procure and manage Marriotts international insurance program and protect the Company and its customers/associates against various property liability employee and financial risks. As a member of the Global Insurance team the Manager Insurance EMEA administers critical elements of Marriotts insurance programs within the EMEA Continent. Such work includes coverage placement analysis contract review renewal oversight and submissions.

The position also assists the Director Insurance EMEA in the negotiation and placement of certain local insurance coverages as well as assisting in the negotiation of operational and development contracts resolving owner insurance inquiries providing direction to internal clients and participating in due diligence activity for acquisitions. The position is also responsible for coverage analysis contract review and consult to Owner and Franchisee procured insurance programs and oversight of allocation of insurance premium for various coverage lines of business. The position interacts with Marriotts hotel operations development hotel owners corporate staff/management insurance brokers insurers and outside vendors.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive job experience in insurance underwriting; brokerage or risk management
• University degree in corporate risk management or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel MS Word and PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Prior CII or IRM coursework

Core Work Activities

• Assist in managing EMEAs - casualty insurance program including marketing strategy underwriting data collection actuarial analysis pricing & terms and integration of new properties.
• Oversee the International Compliance Tracking program and administration of project partner audits.
• Manage data collection processes for the EMEA portfolio ensuring data accuracy in risk management systems and broker data.
• Ensure continuity of coverage for participating Managed hotels and contractual compliance for non-participating/franchised hotels.
• Conduct high-risk Business Case Analysis (BCA) for hotels including consulting services negotiation of insurance provisions and coordination with Global Safety & Security.
• Interface with Global Safety & Security to identify and define risk mitigation control measures.
• Lead marketing and integration of Marriotts Liability insurance program to legacy SPG and Protea hotels.
• Manage Franchised insurance offerings for improved contract compliance and deployment of marketing materials.
• Assist in the analysis and administration of premium allocations for the continent as part of the casualty insurance program.
• Monitor insurance markets to maintain program competitiveness and conduct industry benchmarking analysis.
• Manage the hotel deflagging/deactivation process and removal of properties from coverage.
• Assist with premium allocation invoice reconciliation and management of annual maintenance schedules.
• Manage day-to-day broker and insurer matters including timely issuance of policies and invoicing.
• Oversee third-party vendor/concessionaire insurance requirements and provide training for hotel level associates and above property departments.
• Maintain international insurance pipeline schedules and hotel billing to ensure continuity of coverage.
• Work with multi-national insurance advisors to determine in-country insurance conditions and review local policies.
• Manage the department risk management information system (RMIS) including tracking insurance compliance and continuous system improvements.
• Conduct quality checks on RMIS data to ensure information is up to date and accurate.

Contract & Development Support

• Support Development group with consult review and/or drafting of appropriate contractual insurance provisions.
• Support continent operations through negotiation and manuscription of contractual insurance and indemnity provisions for Franchise and Management Agreements.
• Interpret and explain coverage and/or potential risks to internal and external developers owners vendors and other business partners.

Hotel Operations Support

• Assist analysis and review of Business Case Analyses (BCA) in partnership with Global Safety & Security Department representative(s) and recommend appropriate insurance language for activities that fall within high-risk categories.
• Support the Franchisee insurance offering (HOOP) for improved contract compliance and management of marketing material internal and external communications broker/insurer relations etc. Identify continental coverage gaps or overlaps of insurance across disciplines.
• Respond to hotel day-to-day insurance premium coverage policy and certificate questions.
• Create and provide insurance training support to hotels Finance Legal Asset Management Development Franchise Operations and other related disciplines.
• Organize and develop training seminars workshops presentations and/or summaries for internal and external purposes.
• Conduct training for peer departments (e.g. Law Development Finance Procurement) on insurance provisions within legal agreements.
• Monitor insurance markets development and communicate with hotels and related business partners.
• Conduct competitor and industry benchmarking analysis.
• Conduct special projects as needed.

Insurance Compliance

• Lead the development and administration of insurance compliance tracking document for new and existing hotels.
• Monitor hotels opening (and closing) progress communicate with related internal and external stakeholders and support hotels in achieving insurance compliance prior to opening.
• Lead communication with hotels owners Pre-Opening Franchise Operations Finance Asset Management Legal.
• Develop insurance compliance guidance to help hotels and owners complete compliance review in timely manner.
• Lead and maintain close collaboration with service provider hotels Finance and Risk Management Departments associates on daily basis.
• Lead to handle all questions related to the process and system including uploading insurance and contractual requirement update of compliance status review owners insurance policy and determine compliance status.
• Monitor and lead the improvement of working processes and efficiency. Lead the communication with inside and outside IT function regarding technology enhancement.
• Maintain good relationship with insurance broker and insurer. Communicate changes of local insurance policy forms critical terms and regulations with hotels owners Finance Legal Asset Management Development.

WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe 2025 by Great Place to Work.
This is a reflection of our people-first culture commitment to wellbeing and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first are committed to non-discrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.