Professional Indemnity - Bristol, United Kingdom - RPC

RPC Bristol, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Full time

Description

Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The team

Our Professional & Financial Risks team ("PFR") is seeking a senior associate to join the team in Bristol. The PFR team is part of the firm's insurance group and has a well-established client base, acting for the vast majority of Professional Indemnity Insurers in the market and their insureds.

The team handles a wide variety of claims against various professionals including solicitors, insurance brokers, accountants and financial advisers. The role largely involves defending liability claims both pre and post litigation, but the team also provide advice/ representation on associated matters such as regulatory issues, risk management and Ombudsman complaints. The team is also frequently asked to advise insurers on policy coverage aspect of claims. As well as acting for all of the major Professional Indemnity Insurers, the team also acts directly for a number of large professional services firms.

There are currently 7 partners and around 35 associates in the PFR team based in Bristol. The team also has a presence in London.

The role

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a number of partners and lawyers within a vibrant and growing team. The work will be varied, interesting and challenging and you will be given autonomy; there will be the opportunity to work on matters involving a range of professions with values ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to multi millions. You will have the opportunity to get involved with business development and client initiatives.

The team is top ranked for Professional Negligence in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

Key responsibilities

Management of a caseload of Professional Indemnity claims, including coverage issues.

Delivering high quality and timely output to clients, ensuring high levels of client service and alignment with agreed working practices and client service level agreements.

Contributing to the development and improvement of the team's service, support, processes and procedures.

Demonstrating the values and behaviours that for which the team is known and keep it client focused.

Working to develop an environment of constant improvement: enthusiastically sharing with and helping others; and taking responsibility for aspects of team development, such as intranet pages, training and induction, process improvements etc.

Capturing and collating required Management Information in accordance with agreed practice for clients

Knowledge, skills and experience

5+ PQE

Litigation experience, experience of insurance is desirable but not essential.

A good knowledge of legal procedures

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communications skills (both orally and in writing)

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and adapt plans accordingly

Be able to demonstrate good initiative and problem-solving skills, but be conscious of when to consult others

Have the ability to multi-task and able to manage upwards

Attention to detail, good organisational skills and flexibility

Be a good team-worker but also strongly self-motivated

Be enthusiastic

Remain calm under pressure

Proactive nature and delivers results

High level of confidentiality and integrity

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Professional Indemnity Associate

1 week ago

Taylor Root Global Legal Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom

Professional Indemnity Associate · **Location** · Bristol**Contract Type** · Permanent**Posted** · Posted 16 seconds ago**Salary** · £ £60000 per annum**Expiry Date** · NQ Professional Indemnity Solicitor · Taylor Root is instructed on behalf of a tier 1 international firm in Bri ...
Professional Indemnity Associate

2 days ago

Yolk Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom

**Professional Indemnity - Associate** · **Bristol, UK - Salary up to £60k** · Yolk Legal is excited to support a key client in their search for a dynamic Professional Indemnity Associate for the firm's Professional & Financial Risks Team in Bristol. Join a thriving team within t ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

1 week ago

The Legists Bristol, United Kingdom

DWF is seeking an experienced solicitor who can handle **defendant professional indemnity claims.**advising insurers and professionals in respect of claims made against a wide range of professionals (including but not limited to solicitors,accountants, financial advisers, constru ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

2 days ago

G2 Legal Limited Bristol, United Kingdom

A new opportunity with this Legal100 firm has become available in Bristol for a professional indemnity solicitor/chartered legal executive to join a team who is well known for defending complex professional negligence claims against a wide range of professionals. · **Professional ...
Professional Indemnity Claims Handler

1 week ago

Lockton, Inc. Bristol, United Kingdom

**General information**: · **Reference **:002136 · **Vacancy location**: · **Location**: · United Kingdom, Bristol, Bristol · **Work Place**: · Remote · **Secondary Location**: · Bristol · **Vacancy details**: · **Job Profile**: · Lockton - Experienced Professional · **Title**: · ...
Professional Indemnity Development Executive

2 days ago

CAPIO RECRUITMENT LIMITED Bristol, United Kingdom

**Professional Development Executive** · **Location: Bristol** · **Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Commission (OTE £70,000 - £80,000)** · **The Company**: · Our client is a dynamic new retail insurance broker who have recently opened an office in Bristol off the back of their success ...
Professional Indemnity Account Executive

24 minutes ago

Cavendish Maine Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

Our client are a leading insurance and risk management advisor to the professional services sector, offering specialist insurance and best in class service to a broad range of professions. Working with ambitious tech start-ups through to large national accountancy practices, prov ...
Professional Indemnity

2 days ago

AXA Bristol, United Kingdom Undefined

The AXA UK Commercial Financial Lines team are currently looking to Grow our Professional Indemnity book and are excited to bring to market an opportunity to join them as a Professional Indemnity New Business Underwriter. The role will provide the individual a great opportunity t ...
Professional Indemnity

6 days ago

AXA Bristol, United Kingdom

Closing date: 31/05/2024 Career area: Underwriting · Specialism: Underwriting · Salary: Dependent on experience · The AXA UK Commercial Financial Lines team are currently looking to Grow our Professional Indemnity book and are excited to bring to market an opportunity to join t ...
Professional Indemnity

4 days ago

AXA UK Bristol, United Kingdom Undefined

About the role · The AXA UK Commercial Financial Lines team are currently looking to Grow our Professional Indemnity book and are excited to bring to market an opportunity to join them as a Professional Indemnity New Business Underwriter. The role will provide the individual a gr ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

3 days ago

Chadwick Nott Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (Construction) · NQ - 4 · Bristol · TOP TIER TEAM · TOP 50 UK LAW FIRMAre you a solicitor with NQ to 4 years PQE, possessing professional indemnity experience with a keen passion for this specialism? Whether you've encountered professional indemni ...
Professional Indemnity Associate

2 weeks ago

Cape Clarke Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Associate & Senior Associate · Due to significant expansion at their Bristol office, my client, a distinguished member of the Top 100 firms and a leader in the Insurance Litigation sector are looking for both a Professional Indemnity Associate (1-5 PQE) an ...
Professional Indemnity Associate

1 week ago

CapeClarke Limited Bristol, United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Associate & Senior Associate · Due to significant expansion at their Bristol office, my client, a distinguished member of the Top 100 firms and a leader in the Insurance Litigation sector are looking for both a Professional Indemnity Associate (1-5 PQE) an ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

1 week ago

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom Full time

· Professional Indemnity Solicitor - ConstructionNQ - 5Bristol*Tier 1 Professional Indemnity Team*We are working with this international law firm in their recruitment for a professional indemnity solicitor to join their nationally recognised professional indemnity team. This pro ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

6 days ago

Chadwick Nott Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Solicitor 6+ PQE · Location: Bristol · Reference: J Are you an experienced professional indemnity solicitor seeking a new and exciting opportunity? We are delighted to be working with this outstanding Top 20 UK Law firm, situated in the vibrant city of Bris ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

2 days ago

Chadwick Nott Bristol, United Kingdom

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (Construction) · NQ - 4 · Bristol · TOP TIER TEAM · TOP 50 UK LAW FIRM · Are you a solicitor with NQ to 4 years PQE, possessing professional indemnity experience with a keen passion for this specialism? Whether you've encountered professional i ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

5 days ago

Chadwick Nott Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Solicitor (1+ PQE)BristolTOP 50 FIRMWe are so excited to be assisting this premier practice in their recruitment for an professional indemnity solicitor to join their professional indemnity team. Working for a successful insurance team, this professional in ...
Professional Indemnity Solicitor

3 days ago

Chadwick Nott Bristol (City Centre), United Kingdom Full time

Professional Indemnity Solicitor6+ PQEBristol A great opportunity for an experienced professional indemnity solicitor to join this premier practice due to growth. The successful professional indemnity solicitor will be joining this Top 20 practice and be working on high quality w ...
Professional Indemnity Associate

3 days ago

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom Full time, Part time

My client is a highly respected international law firm and they are looking to bring in a Professional Indemnity Senior Associate to work on multi million pound files in their Tier 1 ranked team in Bristol. · You will be joining a team of roughly 40 that is highly experienced in ...
Professional Indemnity Associate

5 days ago

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom Full time, Part time

My client is a highly respected international law firm and they are looking to bring in a Professional Indemnity Senior Associate to work on multi million pound files in their Tier 1 ranked team in Bristol. · You will be joining a team of roughly 40 that is highly experienced in ...