Aviation Claims Adjuster

Everest Advisors (UK), Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance provider in London is seeking an Aviation Claims Adjuster to enhance its Claims Team. This role involves investigating and resolving aviation claims, working closely with underwriters and external experts. The successful candidate will develop technical skills while supporting the oversight of third-party administrators and contributing to reporting and data analysis.

Benefits

Dynamic training & professional development

Generous tuition reimbursement programs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience handling Aviation claims with understanding of jurisdictional laws.
• Good working knowledge of London Insurance market.
• Self-directed with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze adjuster reports and collaborate with claims colleagues.
• Assist in managing outside lawyers, independent vendors, and claims audits.
• Prepare summary notes and communicate effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree educated professional

Tools

London Market claims systems (ECF, IMR, Trax)

Job description

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Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.

About the role:

Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Group is looking for a Aviation Claims Adjuster to join our growing Claims Team in London. Working with the Head of Aviation Claims UK&I, the individual will investigate, evaluate and resolve attritional and follow aviation claims underwritten from the UK on our Company platform. In addition, they will assist with the oversight of third-party administrators (TPA’s), adjusters, lawyers and other external experts.The individual will contribute across the organisation by providing input, to underwriters and actuaries, assist in onboarding and stewardship meetings with customers and influences operations.

Everest underwrite various classes of aviation business and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop technical skills to all losses.

This position is based in our London office with a hybrid schedule that has the option of working two days remotely each week.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Review and analyse adjuster reports and prepare appropriate notes, emails, and work collaboratively with underwriters and claims colleagues to support reporting claim trends and data analysis

Review, analyse, and comment claims including damages, subrogation and recovery

Assist in the management of outside lawyers

Assist in the management of independent vendors (loss adjusters, TPAs, lawyers)

Preparation of summary notes related to claims and effective communication to key stakeholders of losses above authority levels

Timely and appropriate setting of claim reserves with authority and under supervision

Assist in claim reviews and claims audits under supervision

Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders (Claims Leadership, Underwriters, and Finance), and externally with, co-insurers, brokers, TPAs, and vendors

Requirements:

Experienced in handling Aviation claims and an understanding of jurisdictional laws and regulations

Experience within the London Insurance market.

Good working understanding of London Market claims systems (ECF, IMR, Trax)

Ability to evaluate coverage issues involving a wide variety of loss scenarios

Ability to work with others and resolve straight forward claims

An understanding of the litigation, arbitration, and trial process

Ability to use relevant data and metrics to best manage claims

General knowledge of the insurance industry, claims process and legal and regulatory environment

Good analytical and organisational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think strategically

Self-directed and organised

Collaborative mind-set and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy to help improve processes and generate optimal departmental efficiency

Ability and willingness to assist in presenting to management and to others in other group settings

Degree educated professional is preferrable

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickto learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.