Senior Casualty Claims Strategist

Canopius; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopius in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster to manage a portfolio of casualty claims from notification through resolution, with a focus on complex, large losses and litigated matters.

You will apply expert coverage analysis, reserving and settlement negotiation while coordinating with DCAs, TPAs and external service providers. Strong stakeholder engagement with underwriting and brokers is essential for portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Senior casualty claims experience including complex, large loss and litigated matters.
• Expertise in coverage analysis, reserving and settlement negotiation.
• Experience with delegated authorities, TPAs and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end portfolio of Casualty claims from notification to resolution, including litigated and large loss matters.
• Develop and implement claim strategies, liability assessment and indemnity evaluation.
• Interpret policy coverage and provide clear, commercial coverage decisions.
• Oversee reserving in line with internal philosophy and reporting requirements.
• Direct litigation strategy and settlements to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial and brokers to drive portfolio performance.

Skills

Claims evaluation

Claims negotiation

Communication

Local market knowledge

TPA / DCA management

Litigation management

Policy wordings

Claims audits

Reserving

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Law or Insurance

Tools

Claims management software

Job description

Canopius in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Casualty Claims Adjuster to manage a portfolio of casualty claims from notification through resolution, with a focus on complex, large losses and litigated matters.

You will apply expert coverage analysis, reserving and settlement negotiation while coordinating with DCAs, TPAs and external service providers. Strong stakeholder engagement with underwriting and brokers is essential for portfolio performance.