Claims Adjuster

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment agency in London is seeking a Claims Adjuster to support the effective management of insurance claims within a Lloyd's syndicate. This role includes policy interpretation, claims oversight, and training for junior adjusters. The ideal candidate has proven experience within the Lloyd's Market and will provide expert analysis of claims and assist in complex coverage determinations. Competitive salary offered up to £30,000 for part-time work at three days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Claims Adjuster / Claims Handler within the Lloyd’s Market.
• Ability to provide expert analysis of policy wordings and coverage determinations.
• Experience in supporting junior adjusters in skills development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of claims across relevant classes.
• Provide expert analysis of policy wordings and support complex claims coverage determinations.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior claims adjusters.

Skills

Claims handling experience

Policy interpretation

Coverage analysis

Wordings-driven issues

Training and mentoring

Job description

Date: 14 Jan 2026
Sector: INSURANCE
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £25000 - 35000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: BT398

Claims Adjuster – 3 Days per week (up to £30,000)

Proven experience as a Claims Adjuster / Claims Handler within the Lloyd’s Market is essential for this opportunity with this well established and extremely friendly Lloyd’s Underwriters. The main function will be to support the effective management of insurance claims for a follow-only Lloyd’s syndicate, with a particular focus on policy interpretation, coverage analysis, and wordings-driven issues.

Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company.

Claims Handling & Oversight

• Manage a portfolio of claims across relevant classes.
• Operate strictly in a follow-only capacity, aligning decisions with the lead syndicate while maintaining independent oversight.
• Review lead adjuster recommendations and challenge where appropriate to protect syndicate interests.
• Monitor claims developments, reserves, and settlement strategies to ensure consistency with contractual obligations.

Policy Interpretation & Wordings

• Provide expert analysis of policy wordings, endorsements, exclusions, and conditions.
• Support coverage determinations, particularly on complex or disputed claims.
• Identify and escrow wordings ambiguities or adverse interpretations to the Syndicate CEO.
• Contribute to feedback loops with underwriting on wordings clarity and claims-driven improvements.

Legal & Technical Support

• Liaise with external counsel, lead adjusters, and claims administrators as required.
• Review legal opinions, advice, and pleadings, summarising implications for internal stakeholders.

Training, Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer

• Provide hands‑on training, coaching, and day‑to‑day guidance to a junior claims adjuster.
• Support the junior adjuster in developing core skills in claims fundamentals, policy interpretation, Lloyd’s market practices, and follow‑only discipline.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on the junior adjuster’s work, including claim summaries, recommendations, and system entries.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure claims are handled in line with Lloyd’s Minimum Standards, internal claims authority frameworks, and regulatory expectations.
• Assist the junior adjuster in understanding and complying with governance, audit, and escalation requirements.
• Prepare concise internal claims summaries, recommendations, and escalations for committees or senior management.