Associate Director - UK Liability

Charles Taylor plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance services company is seeking a Senior Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Leader to handle complex liability claims in the UK/EMEA regions. The ideal candidate will have strong decision-making and analytical skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a related field. This full-time role focuses on developing business, mentoring junior staff, and preparing detailed reports on claims, all while promoting an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in UK Liability.
• Experience representing insurers in market meetings and mediations.
• Ability to provide detailed analysis of policy coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop the existing UK Liability business and identify new clients.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Prepare detailed reports on claims.
• Instruct and control other experts as necessary.

Skills

Complex liability investigations

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

ACILA or ACII preferred but not essential

Job description

Senior Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Leader UK/EMEA/ LATAM/NA/APAC(Insurance, Financial Services, Technology, Consulting)

Background

At Charles Taylor, we believe we hold a unique position in our markets. Our adjusting team is a unique group of experts, specialised in handling commercial losses and claims across major lines and geographies, many of which are large and complex in nature. We manage onshore and offshore claims through four main divisions: Property, Casualty, Technical & Special Risks, Marine, Aviation, and Natural Resources and are proud of our position as a leading global loss adjuster across all our disciplines.

Our Property, Casualty, Technical & Special Risks team is a highly esteemed provider of adjusting and technical services. Our team comprises of chartered loss adjusters, engineers, surveyors, insurance practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, lawyers, registered expert witnesses, and chartered accountants. Leveraging a global, multi-disciplinary approach to major losses, we deliver solutions for complex, high-value cases with a positive and proactive mindset, regardless of size.

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Role

We are currently seeking an associate director level liability adjuster to carry out the investigation and handling of complex liability claims for EL (employers liability), PL (Public liability), Products etc in the southeast region. The individual would need to be an experienced technical adjuster with extensive knowledge and background in UK Liability. The individual would be willing to travel and commute to our office in London for 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to develop the existing UK Liability business for current clients and identify and bring in new business, and to build new relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• Act as a point of referral for developing and mentoring other junior members in the team.
• Receiving and acknowledging new claims.
• Undertaking site visits and meeting with Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and other interested parties when required.
• Preparing preliminary reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim including legal and policy liability considerations, potential quantum and future actions.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other Experts as necessary.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communications.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims and preparing final reports.
• Be an integral part to develop the UK Liability footprint and brand profile.
• Carry out Ad Hoc duties and tasks that are allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post.
• Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, and Accountability and Collaboration.

Required Skills

• Experience in complex liability investigations.
• Strong decision-making skills, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide detailed analysis of policy coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of representing insurers in market meetings and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or ACILA, ACII preferred but not essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Finance, and Other

Industries

• Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services