Head of Claims Litigation

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Claims Litigation to manage insurance coverage and litigation matters. This permanent role requires a strong background in insurance law and litigation, along with excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Digital GP service

Annual wellbeing allowance

Flexible hours

Generous family leave policy

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience litigating coverage matters and drafting opinions.
• Strong understanding of insurance law and coverage issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage all insurance coverage and litigated claim matters.
• Provide legal advice on insurance coverage issues.
• Train claim professionals on coverage and litigation topics.

Skills

Insurance law

Litigation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional experience in insurance coverage

Job description

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We are specialists in offering expertise in underwriting, broking, and capacity management for US Excess and Surplus (E&S) lines insurance solutions. The unique combination of broking and underwriting divisions provides the ability to quote and bind risks through inhouse binding authorities, while providing customers with access to Lloyd’s, London Market companies, and Munich Re owned capacity in Germany and the US.

Overview

The Head of Claims Litigation is a key role in B&C’s growing Claims Department. This position manages and oversees insurance coverage and litigation matters, serving as a strategic partner to claim professionals and US Practice Leads. Responsibilities include providing coverage and litigation guidance across various lines of business, reviewing and drafting policy wording, and ensuring alignment with US Practice Leads.

Responsibilities

1. Manage all insurance coverage and litigated claim matters to ensure positive outcomes for the business and clients.
2. Provide legal advice on insurance coverage issues under casualty and property lines.
3. Assist with coverage position letters and oversee outside counsel.
4. Participate in strategic discussions on coverage issues with claims teams and stakeholders.
5. Monitor US case law trends and advise stakeholders accordingly.
6. Review policy language in collaboration with other departments.
7. Train claim professionals on coverage and litigation topics.
8. Seek continuous improvements in coverage and litigation processes.
9. Develop a robust claims litigation control and reporting framework with US Practice leads.
10. Monitor external legal partnerships' performance.
11. Support claims strategy through proactive monitoring and challenge where necessary.
12. Assess complex legal coverage issues for reserving purposes.
13. Report to and liaise with Underwriting, Finance, Risk, and Audit teams.
14. Prepare and present detailed reports to senior management and boards.
15. Draft amendments to insurance contracts and related agreements.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and embody the principles of Continuous Conversations—Commitments, Feedback, and Development.
• Prioritize personal and professional development.
• Set development goals through commitments and feedback.
• Adhere to B&C policies and procedures.
• Possess professional experience in insurance coverage, preferably from a law firm or insurer.
• Have a strong understanding of insurance law and coverage issues nationally.
• Experience litigating coverage matters and drafting opinions and position letters.
• Experience with various lines of business, especially commercial general liability and first-party property.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Diplomatic, approachable, and collaborative demeanor.
• Willingness to travel.

This role is offered on a permanent basis. Salary will depend on experience. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, a Digital GP service, an annual wellbeing allowance, hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours, a generous family leave policy, and support for professional qualifications. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.