Legal Expert Claims Handler Professional liability

Axis.eu; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group hospitalization insurance

Meal vouchers

Remote work two days a week

Varied and intellectually stimulating

Stable work environment

Vacations 33 days

Job summary

Axis Group in Brussels seeks a legal professional specializing in professional liability within the insurance sector. You will manage claims, investigate liability issues, and communicate decisions to all parties in Dutch and French, while liaising with attorneys as needed.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract, group hospitalization insurance, meal vouchers, remote work two days a week, and a supportive, small-team environment in Brussels near train stations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in law.
• Very good knowledge of insurance law with at least 3 years of experience in law or insurance.
• Fluent in Dutch with flawless written Dutch and ability to present in both Dutch and French.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims files for Professional Liability and related liabilities from start to finish and determine the course of action.
• Investigate files and analyse liability issues.
• Communicate acceptance of claims and explain decisions to policyholders, opposing parties and/or their attorneys.
• Liaise with external attorneys during legal proceedings and monitor cases.
• Assess reserves and settle claims.
• Handle cases in both Dutch and French.
• Provide legal assistance to the Secretary General (research, drafting documents).

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

French language proficiency

Liability law expertise

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in law

Job description

Our client, which operates in the insurance sector and is located in the heart of Brussels, is looking for a legal professional specializing in professional liability. The ideal candidate has experience as a legal professional or attorney in the insurance sector. Expertise in liability law is a major plus. Since our client is a small, people-oriented company, you must be fluent in Dutch and French. The work environment is friendly and pleasant. Our client offers you the opportunity to work on complex cases and develop your skills in the day-to-day management of legal cases.

• You manage claims files for Professional Liability (primarily), Business Liability, and Directors’ Liability from start to finish and determine the course of action;
• You investigate the files and analyze liability issues;
• You communicate regarding the acceptance of the claim and explain the rationale behind your decision to each party involved (our policyholders, the opposing party, and/or their attorney);
• In the event of legal proceedings, you will be responsible for liaising with our attorneys and for monitoring the cases;
• You will assess reserves and settle claims;
• You will handle cases in both Dutch and French;
• You will provide legal assistance to the Secretary General (legal research, drafting documents, etc.);

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law;
• You have a very good knowledge of insurance law and at least three years of experience practicing law or working at an insurance company;
• You have a very good command of Dutch. Your written Dutch must be flawless. You handle cases and are comfortable giving public presentations in both languages;
• You demonstrate diplomacy in conducting negotiations in a calm and professional manner;
• You have an analytical mind, and your work is always meticulous, results-oriented, and organized;
• You are a team player while also working independently and proactively;

• A full-time, permanent contract;
• A salary commensurate with your professional experience;
• Excellent group and hospitalization insurance;
• Meal vouchers;
• Varied and intellectually stimulating work in a pleasant atmosphere, as part of a small but close-knit team;
• A stable work environment;
• A good work-life balance thanks to remote work two days a week and your 33 days of vacation;
• A position in Brussels near the train stations.