Group Head of Recoveries and Salvage

Hiscox London, England Mar 26, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay Not listed
Work Hybrid
Level Senior

Group Head of Recoveries and Salvage focuses on leading global operations, partner with vendors and business units, embeds governance frameworks.

What the role involves

  • Leading global operations, partner with vendors and business units, embeds governance frameworks.
  • Drive innovation through technology, analytics, AI and scalable solutions.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximise claim recoveries and minimise leakage.
  • Champion governance and controls to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and external/internal policies.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and subrogation specialists, to optimise outcomes.
  • Driving alignment globally across business units through process improvements and technology solutions.

Skills and requirements

  • Extensive experience in claims subrogation and salvage in a global capacity (10+ years, with leadership roles). Those with less years but the right level of knowledge will naturall.
  • Exposure to recoveries monitoring systems (in house or vendors) with a good understanding of how to transform and/or implement within an organisation and 3rd party suppliers.
  • Resilience and adaptability to lead through change.
  • Excellent analytical skills, leveraging data and insights to drive decisions.

Confirmed role details

  • London or York – Hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office).

Additional role context

  • Lead the Claims recoveries and salvage operations across the Group.
  • The ability to think creatively but be able to effectively implement solutions.
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