Head of Casualty Claims - Lead Complex Liabilities (Hybrid)

Guild Insurance Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive remuneration

Parental leave

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guild Insurance Limited is seeking a Head of Casualty Claims to lead the strategic, technical and commercial performance of our complex long-tail claims portfolio, including professional indemnity, public liability and products liability. The role drives development of the Casualty Claims function, fosters a resilient team, and influences portfolio decisions across Guild Insurance.

The role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, with hybrid working and strong leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within general insurance casualty claims across complex long-tail claims or portfolios.
• Accountability for performance and direction of a claims function, including developing leaders and setting standards.
• Deep expertise across PI, public liability, products liability and other complex liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of the Casualty Claims function.
• Provide technical leadership across liability, coverage, litigation and reserving matters.
• Improve portfolio performance through disciplined claims management and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Casualty claims

Coverage knowledge

Litigation strategy

Commercial judgement

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

Guild Insurance Limited is seeking a Head of Casualty Claims to lead the strategic, technical and commercial performance of our complex long-tail claims portfolio, including professional indemnity, public liability and products liability. The role drives development of the Casualty Claims function, fosters a resilient team, and influences portfolio decisions across Guild Insurance.

The role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney, with hybrid working and strong leadership expectations.