FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor

NorthStandard Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine insurer seeks an FD&D Claims Senior Solicitor to ensure high-quality service in managing complex claims. The role involves mentoring juniors, collaborating with multiple departments, and supporting business development. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in FD&D claims, and they will enjoy a supportive team culture and strong career development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Onsite gym

Structured learning and development support

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE experience with FD&D claims.
• Qualified in England & Wales or equivalent.
• Ability to manage complex claims efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage FD&D claims for shipowners and charterers effectively.
• Mentor and supervise colleagues in the legal sector.
• Collaborate with various teams for effective claims handling.

Skills

Planning

Organisational Skills

IT Literate

Cost-Effective Managing

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent

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The role involves ensuring smooth and cost-effective resolutions for a variety of FD&D claims, while building and maintaining strong relationships with Members and brokers. You'll be a mentor and guide to your colleagues, sharing your expertise and supporting their growth. Collaboration is key, as you'll work closely with different functions like P&I Claims, Loss Prevention, and Underwriting. You'll also be involved in preparing reports, assisting with audits, and supporting business development activities. Your efforts will help create a high-performing, inclusive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a high-volume and variety of FD&D claims, including complex matters, for owners and charterers in accordance with the FD&D policies and procedures; ensuring claims are resolved in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Managing relationships with Members and brokers, ensuring they receive the highest levels of service.
• Mentoring, supervising and managing colleagues working within the sector, as required by functional or sector management, and taking responsibility for sharing knowledge and skills with less experienced colleagues.
• Close collaboration with colleagues working within the P&I Claims, Loss Prevention, and Underwriting functions in terms of claims handling, identifying risk trends, and relationship management.
• Preparing agendas, reports, and informing the sector of any significant developments, as required by functional or sector management.
• Assisting with audits and peer reviews and assisting to develop and improve claims handling and operational processes.
• Working closely with the Head of FD&D Claims and other colleagues, as required, to support any business development activities and networking with Members and customers (locally and overseas).
• Supporting the sector to build and maintain a high-performing and inclusive team environment, while collaborating with our enabling functions.
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of, and acting in accordance with, company-wide, functional, and sectoral rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Actively contributing to claims initiatives and Expertise Teams.

About you

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• England & Wales qualified Solicitor or overseas equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
• Experience handling FD&D claims including more complex matters.
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with demanding workloads.
• Ability to deal with cases in a controlled, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Understanding of FD&D Rules
• IT Literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• Efficient and effective administration skills

Who we are

We are a specialist marine insurer and a member of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity clubs, owned by its shipowner members and controlled by a board of directors drawn from its membership. We’re one of the world’s leading and most influential P&I Clubs. Employing over 600 people globally, we provide an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise to our members.

Our culture and what to expect from us

Our culture is hugely important to us enabling us to fulfil our brand promise, ‘Taking on tomorrow, together’. Together we are empowered, inquisitive and courageous, giving the best of ourselves to our colleagues, customers, members and the communities we serve.

We provide excellent service to members, build long-lasting relationships built on trust and understanding, and treat our colleagues in the same way. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, we all act as role models and celebrate our cultural principles.

We provide our people with a fantastic benefits package including:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with length of service).
• An annual company bonus scheme.
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance
• Structured learning and development with support towards obtaining professional qualifications that are relevant to your job.
• An onsite gym in our Newcastle office and much more...

Salary: Starting from £71,000, depending on experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Insurance

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