Senior Engineering Loss Adjuster

Job Title – Senior Engineering Loss Adjuster

Contract – Permanent

Salary – £100k Basic + Car/Allowance + Benefits

Location – London / UK & International Travelling required also

Position Summary

• To manage a mixture of high and low value Engineering claims
• Investigations may be UK based or overseas
• To maintain and enhance client relationships
• To mentor and develop junior staff
• Work both externally and internally assessing Engineering claims, and adjusting where appropriate
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports
• Maintain and develop a culture of high level technical expertise and standards
• Generate new business for the UK business

Functional Knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge of Loss Adjusting
• Good understanding of the GTS market & culture and opportunities and threats
• Knowledge of new business generation techniques
• Knowledge of FSA procedures and the TCF initiative

General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications

• A recognised profile within the area of Engineering claims, with a reputation for excellence
• Strong technical background with recognised qualifications
• Experience of achieving financial targets in a complex environment
• Good understanding of the Major Incident markets
• Strong financial management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving and acknowledging new claims
• Preparing case management plans, visiting the Insured, Brokers, Claimants, Claimants’ representatives, Insurers, Re-insurers, Captives and retained Experts
• 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 preparing witness statements where required
• Instructing and controlling forensic scientists and other experts as appropriate
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication
• Developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients
• Market for existing and new business lines
• Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes that may have a bearing on a case
• Mentor, develop, train and monitor junior staff

Skills

• An ability to make sound judgement calls in complex situations
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to energise and motivate teams to achieve
• Excellent client facing skills
• Public speaking & presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• High credibility, both internally and externally, and an ability to represent the Company at the highest levels

For extra information please contact:-

London: 07535 748 255

Email: glen.parker@lawesgroup.co.uk