Senior Claims Adjuster

W. R. Berkley Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a Senior Claims Adjuster to manage and settle claims across financial and professional lines. This role involves liaising with brokers and oversight of claims accuracy, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the London Market, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, organized approach. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and offers professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance and the operation of the London Market.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
• Proficient in managing time and prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and settle claims across financial and professional lines.
• Liaise with brokers, co-insurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Knowledge of the London Market

Excellent communication skills

Strong networking ability

Proactive problem-solver

Organizational skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Senior Claims Adjuster

Location: London | Team: Specialty Casualty Claims

Are you ready to take on a role with broad responsibility and exposure across multiple areas? Join our highly collaborative team at Berkley Specialty London, a forward-thinking company that values entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

About the Role

As a Senior Claims Adjuster, you’ll manage and settle claims across financial and professional lines. You’ll be joining a top quartile, primary, lead claims team.

This an opportunity to work in a well-established team where you’ll interact with multiple functions, including Underwriting, Actuarial, Risk, Finance, and Compliance. You’ll play a key role in protecting the company’s financial interests, ensuring accurate reserving, and delivering exceptional service to brokers and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Adjust, settle, and manage claims within agreed authority limits and company policies.
• Liaise with brokers, co-insurers, reinsurers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee accurate claims records and manage workflow via ECF2 and other platforms.
• Participate in open claims reviews, reserving analysis, and reinsurance projects.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and internal committees.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of the London Market
• Experience in financial and professional lines.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues clearly.
• Strong networking ability and a collaborative approach.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work autonomously.
• A proactive problem-solver with a "can-do" attitude.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial company that values innovation.
• Gain broad exposure across multiple functions and classes.
• Work in a agile team where your input truly matters.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that thrives on collaboration and responsibility.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of insurance and the operation of the London Market and international market.
• Ability to communicate and explain complex issues clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to build trust and effectively network both internally and externally.
• Professional and approachable with a "can do" attitude to successfully interact with senior management/colleagues/external suppliers.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage time, to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as being a good team player.
• Ability to use initiative and problem solve issues as they arise

Additional Company Details

We work from the office 4 days per week as we believe that this allows us to build on our entrepreneurial foundation, where we promote and foster innovative thinking throughout the organization, knowing that the very best ideas are more often born to those who are closest to the task. “We’re better when we’re together”

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role