Senior Claims Advisor - Financial Lines

Marsh; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a talented individual to join its Financial Lines team in Australia. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office per week, with responsibility for managing D&O, Professional Indemnity and other Financial Lines claims, guiding clients through the claims process.

You will work with SME to large corporate clients and collaborate with brokers, insurers and internal teams to achieve favorable outcomes, provide coverage guidance and a trusted service experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance claims, ideally within Financial Lines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, insurers and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage Financial Lines claims with a focus on client advocacy and quality service
• Support clients from initial notification through to settlement, providing clear advice and helping protect their interests throughout the claims process
• Provide guidance on policy coverage and interpretation, including supporting clients where indemnity is declinedRespond to client and broker queries and liaise with insurers, claimants and external service providers
• Manage moderate to complex claims in line with company processes and Client Service Agreements
• Identify matters for referral and work with the Advocacy team on claims-related issues

Skills

Insurance claims

Client advocacy

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Legal or insurance qualifications (ANZIIF)

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Lines team at Marsh. We are flexible regarding the location of this role. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

In this role, you will manage claims across Directors’ & Officers’ (D&O), Professional Indemnity and other Financial Lines classes of business, supporting clients through the claims process and helping to determine coverage.

You will work with a portfolio of SME to large corporate and ASX-listed clients, providing trusted advice, practical support and a high standard of client service. You will also work closely with brokers, insurers and internal stakeholders to help deliver positive claims outcomes.

We will count on you to:

• Manage Financial Lines claims with a focus on client advocacy and quality service
• Support clients from initial notification through to settlement, providing clear advice and helping protect their interests throughout the claims process
• Provide guidance on policy coverage and interpretation, including supporting clients where indemnity is declinedRespond to client and broker queries and liaise with insurers, claimants and external service providers
• Manage moderate to complex claims in line with company processes and Client Service Agreements
• Identify matters for referral and work with the Advocacy team on claims-related issues

What you need to have:

• Experience in insurance claims, ideally within Financial Lines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
• Experience managing claims with attention to process, detail and client outcomes

What makes you stand out:

• Experience advising on policy coverage and claims strategy within Financial Lines
• Legal or insurance qualifications, such as a Law degree or ANZIIF, while not essential
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing work independently

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

About Marsh:

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.