Property Claims Adjuster

DWF Law LLP; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal services provider is looking for a Claims Adjuster to manage a portfolio of Casualty reinsurance claims across the UK. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams and external clients to ensure high-quality claims handling. Essential requirements include experience in the reinsurance industry and knowledge of both International and UK Casualty claims. The role offers remote work with some occasional travel to the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive work environment

Support for candidates

Qualifications

• Previous claims experience within the reinsurance industry.
• Familiarity with Write-Back / ECF2 and DOCOsoft.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a portfolio of International & UK Casualty claims.
• Ensure compliance with reserving philosophy and company protocols.
• Collaborate with underwriting and actuarial teams.

Skills

Claims experience in Reinsurance

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of International & UK Casualty claims

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Write-Back / ECF2

DOCOsoft

Job description

Why join us?

As Claims Adjuster, DWF, you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of Casualty reinsurance claims for the UK. You will work closely with your manager and other members of the team ensuring a high level of quality and integrity of claim handling. You will interact and collaborate with internal customers (underwriters, actuaries, finance, etc.) as well as building and developing constructive working relationships with external clients (brokers and cedents). You will operate in a highly collaborative team environment to achieve shared corporate strategies and objectives.

This role is offering Remote work with some travel to the office may be required on occasions.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of a portfolio of International & UK Casualty claims, across both London Market and Lloyd’s platforms, including coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation, reserving and settlement, in accordance with Global Claims Handling guidelines, service standards and regulations.
• Ensure reserving philosophy is adhered to and reserves booked are in compliance with company protocols.
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Actuarial teams in connection with claim issues, trends, review of reinsurance contract language and service standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and market peers.
• Monitor trends and developments in Casualty claims and keep underwriters and actuaries up to date.
• Keep up to date with legal developments, i.e. relevant case law; new and developing precedents; changes in legislation that impacts the portfolios.
• Collaborate with members of the Global claims team on common claims and internal processes to ensure consistency.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Previous Claims experience within the Reinsurance industry.
• Knowledge of both International & UK Casualty claims is preferred.
• Familiar with Write-Back / ECF2 and DOCOsoft.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving and sound judgments, including review of data and other types of business information, trends and drawing supported conclusion based on the data
• Ability to operate in a collaborative environment, yet independently manage a portfolio of claims.

Desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently manage concurrent responsibilities.
• Proficient with all Microsoft products particularly Excel. Knowledge of basic formulas and pivot tables with ability to manipulate and summarise data

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.