Claims Adjuster - London, United Kingdom - Avencia

Avencia

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Claims Adjuster - Third Party Liability:
London Permanent - Full Time

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About us:

HDI Global SE - UK is part of the Talanx Group, one of the world's largest insurance groups and a leader in the delivery of global insurance solutions for corporate businesses.

For over 100 years, HDI's 3,000 employees around the world have offered a broad and needs-based range of insurance solutions and accompanying services to clients across a variety of industries.

With a presence in over 150 territories, we are everywhere our clients need us to be.

The role:

To desktop adjust own portfolio of cases notified, from first advice through to settlement within designated Branch authority, in accordance with the claims handling manual.

The cases are varied and may include both lead and follow claims to a high technical level.

Key accountabilities:

Handle First Party and Third Party Liability claims originating from CAR/EAR policies from FNOL to settlement and recovery
To undertake an initial evaluation of cause of loss to determine whether a claim is covered and what further information may be required.
To decide the Company's response to claims, based on correct interpretation of policy and underwriting documentation; investigating, negotiating and settling claims within statutory and company guidelines. This includes coverage analysis and policy determination.
To assist in the process for setting accurate, realistic and timely claim reserves to enable management to assess the company exposure.
To liaise variously with clients, loss adjusters, solicitors, experts, brokers, MGA's and TPA's as appropriate for claims service and investigation.
To liaise variously with underwriters & risk managers, finance, Management, Head Office and with network (Servicing and/or Producing offices) as and when relevant for informational, procedural or authority reasons.
To maintain accurate records for auditing and regulatory purposes, preparing reports as necessary.
To ensure accurate entry of claims data into Company systems to enable precise reporting on the nature and financial impact of the claims portfolio and to assist in the preparation of MI.
To proactively participate in projects or other initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the department
To undertake any other tasks as requested by your Line Manager and Claims Director, in order that the team achieve its objectives.

Skills & experience:

A Levels or equivalent
Third Party Liability CAR/EAR claims handling experience
Experience of London Company market in CAR/EAR and Engineering matters
Experience of JCT/ LEG/ DE
Good general knowledge and understanding of insurance principles
General awareness of current regulation, case law, and market issues
Good working knowledge of claims portal
Effective time & file management skills
Excellent communication and report writing skills
High accuracy and attention to detail
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to work as part of a team, and be selfmotivated

Other:

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one.