Aviation Liability Adjuster

Sedgwick; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in London seeks an Aviation Liability Adjuster to manage aviation claims, negotiate settlements, and apply aviation law. Engaging in a dynamic environment, you will enhance your legal and medical knowledge while contributing to business development. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and extensive career growth via training programs. Whether a seasoned professional or returning to the field, you are encouraged to apply to shape the future of client engagement in aviation insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Private healthcare plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Group Income Protection

Voluntary benefits

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Experience in handling liability claims.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with aviation law and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manage all classes of aviation liability claims.
• Apply aviation law principles for injury claims.
• Maintain correspondence and report to underwriters.
• Use internal systems for claims handling.
• Support corporate relations and build client relationships.
• Investigate claims on-site when necessary.

Skills

Claims Handling

Legal & Medical Knowledge

Reporting & Communication

Technical Tools

Business Development

Travel

Job description

Overview

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

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Aviation Liability Adjuster

📍 Location: London

🕒 Job Type: Permanent

💼 Remuneration: Competitive, based on skills, experience, and qualifications

What You’ll Do

Take your career to new heights as an Aviation Liability Adjuster, where every claim is a chance to lead, learn, and make a global impact. Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your expertise in liability claims meets the unique challenges of aviation. As an Aviation Liability Adjuster, you’ll be joining our established and renowned global team of Aviation Surveyors and Liability Adjusters and will take ownership of diverse cases—from personal injury and aircraft damage to cargo and baggage claims—guiding them from first notice through to resolution. You’ll apply aviation law, assess liability, and negotiate settlements, all while building strong relationships with underwriters and clients.

This is more than just claims handling; it’s a chance to grow your legal and medical knowledge, sharpen your negotiation skills, and contribute to business development in a global market. With opportunities to travel, collaborate, and make a real impact, this role offers an exciting career path for someone ready to take flight in aviation insurance.

What You’ll Need

• Claims Handling: Manage all classes of aviation liability claims, including personal injury, property / aircraft damage, and lost / damaged cargo / baggage.
• Legal & Medical Knowledge: Apply aviation law principles and understand medical terminology for injury claims.
• Reporting & Communication: Maintain correspondence, report to underwriters, and manage file administration.
• Technical Tools: Use internal systems for claims handling and time recording.
• Business Development: Support corporate relations, identify new opportunities, and build client relationships.
• Travel: Investigate claims on-site when necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Essential: Experience in handling liability claims.
• Communication: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: Familiarity with aviation law, medical terminology, and negotiation skills.

What we’ll give you

• Remuneration & more
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• A Self-Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options (home / office hybrid)
• Health & support
• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing
• Group Income Protection
• Other benefits
• Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing and digital GP apps
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services

This isn’t just a role—it’s a chance to shape the future of client engagement in a specialist market.

At Sedgwick, we don’t just build careers—we build futures. Through Sedgwick University, you’ll have access to over 15,000 on-demand courses, role-specific training, and opportunities for formal education. We’re committed to helping you grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Next steps

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between. We are also proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital / family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date, we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).

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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.