Claims Handler

Your new company
Our client is a global law firm with particular expertise within the insurance sector and they are regarded as one of the international leaders in insurance. They currently have an excellent opportunity for a Claims Handler to join their Insurance division to work on a diverse range of commercial claims. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with excellent long-term progression opportunities: you will be able to work from home frequently with travel to their Taunton office as and when required. This role would suit someone looking for an opportunity where internal progression is supported!

Your new role
Joining the team as a Claims Handler, you will be acting on behalf of the insurer, defending claims. The role will involve managing a varied caseload. You will work on a mixed portfolio of claims made against professionals on behalf of leading insurers, acting under a delegated authority for pre-litigated matters from first notification of loss to resolution. You will manage claims that fall outside of the delegated authority as an agent for the insurer client reviewing and managing panel appointment and reporting. You will need to develop a broad knowledge of legal issues in respect of a variety of case types.

The role demands the ability to understand and deliver a first class service to insurers and provide support to the relationship management of the client for the firm. Your clients will include Surveyors, Engineers, Solicitors PI, Insurance brokers, Construction professionals, Barristers, Medical Malpractice, Accountants, International businesses, ATE/BTE, Contingency and Directors & Officers.

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally have previous Claims handling or paralegal experience (preferably gained at a defendant insurance law firm or with the insurance market), or alternatively underwriting experience in respect of ATE claims gained either with an insurer or broker. Experience of BTE (Before the Event) or ATE (After the Event) claims is ideal but not essential. You will be confident and articulate and have excellent client skills.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a market leading salary and benefits package. Flexible and agile working options are available, and you will be joining a global law firm, where you will be offered genuine, excellent long-term career prospects.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Harriet Chapman or Ellie Livingstone at Hays Legal. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHLEG

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