Senior Claims Executive - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Marsh

Marsh

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Claims Executive - Construction & Infrastructure

We have a new opening within the Marsh Construction and Infrastructure Practice, where 180 colleagues service all aspects of the sector both in the UK and overseas.

We are welcoming applicants who are seeking a challenging and rewarding career as a Claims Executive in the Professional Indemnity sector team.

This client facing role is located in London, Birmingham or Norwich with flexible working options available.

You will join a dedicated international team of 40 claims professionals who work together to deliver successful outcomes for our clients everyday.

Our client base includes the world's leading construction and engineering companies as well as the world's largest industrial groups who are looking to expand or improve their portfolio of operational assets.

What can you expect?

To be part of a high performance team which collectively delivers client solutions and strives for service excellence;
To work with the largest and most dynamic of client portfolios in the construction insurance market;
To make an impact as an experienced professional contributor, ready to manage projects, work independently, help teammates thrive and collaborate with stakeholders across the company
Long term career prospects, working within a market leading global insurance broker and an experienced team, including structured learning and qualification opportunities;
To be mentored by senior, experienced colleagues to guide your development to the next level of knowledge and competence and also, mentor others fulfilling claims advocate and advisor roles within the team;

The role:
Claims Executive

Servicing our clients' needs in relation to their claims arising under their construction related insurance covers in conjunction with claims colleagues in our client service teams;
To handle a portfolio of complex claims including but not limited to:
Identification of appropriate policy coverage on complex issues and analysis of notifications against the same in order to best assist clients in managing risk exposure;
Provision of claims strategy advice, driving the claims process for clients, with supervision where required, including client claim review meetings, liaison with the insurance market and participation in active claim strategy discussion in order to manage the claims process from notification to closure;
Interacting with insurers and their professional advisors on complex claims queries and policy coverage discussions in order to ensure smooth review of claims for clients;
Provision of feedback to Claims Management and close interaction with Client Executive, Claims Advocacy and Claims Advisor colleagues including coaching and mentoring other team members where required
Liaison with the Operations team regarding claims processing and client feedback, escalate issues where appropriate and oversee designated key risk areas to facilitate smooth functioning of the claims process;

What you will be rewarded with?

Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.

What you need to have:

Significant experience in Construction/Commercial property claims
A desire to progress your career and work in complex claims management and advocacy in a client facing role as part of a full service team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Negotiation and persuasive negotiation skills
Proficient with the usual Microsoft Office software packages
Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Ambition to succeed within a team environment

What makes you stand out:

A degree in Engineering, Business or Law
CII qualification

About us:

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.

We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.