Claims Adjuster
Salary to c£45,000 depending on knowledge and experience
City of London

Company Background
A leading international specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer, underwriting a diverse portfolio of specialty lines. They are an entrepreneurial business with a worldwide portfolio of Energy, Property, Construction & Engineering, Ports & Terminals, Financial Institutions, General Aviation, Professional Indemnity, Casualty, Directors' and Officers', Political Violence, Forestry and Treaty Reinsurance.

Job purpose
Manage Financial Institutions and Casualty lines claims received, at individual and portfolio level, optimising spend and achieving high levels of satisfaction for the insured and broker through high quality claims management, resolution and excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities

* Managing claims from notification to closure, investing the necessary level of involvement required for each claim depending on the nature, category, maturity, type and value of the claim.
* Developing, documenting, communicating and executing claims strategies taking into account uncertainties, key decisions, potential outcomes and estimated associated costs.
* Reviewing individual claims within the portfolio and keeping reserves and records up to date as required
* Identifying issues and trends in the portfolio and taking appropriate and/or corrective action.
* Providing input to underwriters on review of potential or existing insured's claims experience.
* Reporting and analysing claims trends and developments and their potential impact on the book.
* Attend external events to network in the market and to continue to build the company brand.
* Working closely with Underwriters, Finance and Claims teams in London and overseas as necessary.

Key Attributes & Professional Qualifications

* Claims handling or related experience in the insurance industry within FI, D&O and Professional Indemnity (PI) lines of business
* General computer literacy (excel, word, PowerPoint etc.)
* Strong team player who is also able to work on own initiative within authority limits
* Excellent attention to detail in order to maintain accuracy of data and file records
* Customer focused, providing excellent customer service skills both internally to the team and to Underwriters, as well as externally, with clients

Ref: 7557

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