Senior Claims Counsel: Litigation & Risk Lead

Hannover Re; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannover Re Australia in Sydney seeks a Senior Claims Counsel to lead the local claims function and oversee related litigation. You will report to the CFO, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver insights through quarterly reports. The role requires a law background, 5+ years in reinsurance, and strong Excel, communication, and analytical skills within a global team.

Join an international firm with a collaborative culture and opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience in law, a law degree or legal studies (advantageous).
• General insurance and/or at least 5 years' reinsurance industry experience, including contract wordings.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Expertise in identifying potential liabilities and recommending risk management strategies.
• A sound understanding of insurance law, regulations and claims processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed analytical, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing claims management activities and partnering with underwriting and technical accounting teams to ensure best practice and professional service delivery.
• Assessing and advising on large and complex claims, coordinating with stakeholders and providing claims data, reports and information to cedants where required.
• Managing litigation matters and liaising with Group Legal Counsel and external legal advisers as appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements and claims management obligations.
• Participating in Claims Counsel meetings and sharing key insights and updates with the local team.
• Monitoring legal developments across Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions and communicating relevant changes internally.
• Supporting internal and external audits relating to claims.
• Building relationships with cedants and service providers, representing Hannover Re within the Australian claims market and at industry events.
• Exploring and evaluating automation and digitalisation trends across the industry for potential application within Hannover Re.
• Preparing and delivering quarterly claims reports to local management, providing key insights and performance updates.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence & teamwork

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Risk management

Education

Law degree or legal studies

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

Hannover Re Australia in Sydney seeks a Senior Claims Counsel to lead the local claims function and oversee related litigation. You will report to the CFO, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver insights through quarterly reports. The role requires a law background, 5+ years in reinsurance, and strong Excel, communication, and analytical skills within a global team.

Join an international firm with a collaborative culture and opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.