Loss Adjuster – Major Loss

Job Title – Loss Adjuster – Major Loss

Contract – Permanent

Salary –  £75,000 – £90,000 + Car Allowance and Bonus

Location – Nationwide

About the Role:

To handle a mixed portfolio of major Loss and technical claims; often domestic and commercial, and typically complex claims with a value of £100k plus.

Duties:

–             Work both externally and internally assessing major loss claims and adjusting where appropriate on an international basis.

–             Receiving and acknowledging new claims.

–             Preparing case management plans, visiting Insurers, Reinsurers, Claimants and the Insured.

–             Preparing reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim, including policy analysis and liability, quantum and future actions.

–             Visiting sites, interviewing witnesses and preparation of witness statements.

–             Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other experts as appropriate.

–             Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.

–             Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims and preparing final reports.

–             Assisting in the development of less experienced staff members.

–             Additionally developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.

–             Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes which may have a bearing on a case.

–             Identifying and developing business opportunities for self and team.

–             Maintain awareness of Business Continuity programme and role within it

Role Requirements:

–             Ability to work on own initiative

–             Ability to demonstrate attention to detail

–             Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team

–             Excellent customer service and communication skills

–             A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems

–             Able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently

–             Ability to work to given targets

–             Flexible approach – the job holder will be required to travel throughout the UK and internationally as appropriate.

Skills

–             Customer focused

–             Quality focused role – providing quality service to both internal and external customers

–             Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business

–             Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements

–             Proactive – making sure KPI’s and SLA’s are met

–             Handle and co-ordinate complaints and compliments

–             Achievement of targets

–             Competent use of technology

Functional Knowledge:

Essential –

–             Extensive experience of property or similar claims

–             Experience of excellent relationship management with clients

–             ACILA qualified

Desirable –

–             ACII qualification

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on 01992 445710 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk

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