Senior Claims Counsel

Hamilton Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 112,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton is seeking a Senior Claims Counsel based in Bermuda to manage Excess Casualty claims. Reporting to the Chief Claims Officer, the role involves handling complex claims, reviewing coverage, and advising on reserves and exposures.

Requires a law degree (LL.B.) and at least 5 years in Excess Casualty or related litigation; experience with both law firms and insurers is preferred. Strong negotiation and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Excess Casualty claims or related litigation experience.
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Excess Casualty claims handling to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Handle D&F Property and Financial Lines claims as needed.
• Provide high level of technical expertise.
• Examine new and existing claims, review wordings and assess coverage.
• Evaluate liability exposures and reserve levels; identify trends.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

LL.B. or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful - to our customers and our business. We believe we are 'In good company' with everyone we interact with.

We’re looking for a Senior Claims Counsel

Based in Bermuda and reporting to the Chief Claims Officer, Hamilton Re, you’ll be responsible for Excess Casualty claims management.

Hamilton Re is our Bermuda insurer underwriting property, casualty and specialty insurance and reinsurance on a global basis.

What you will do

• Excess Casualty claims handling to achieve high standards of productivity, and operational efficiency, aligned with organisational goals

• Handle D&F Property and Financial Lines claims as needed
• Provide high level of technical expertise
• Examine new and existing claims, including reviewing contractual wordings and assessing coverage
• Evaluate actual and potential liability exposures, and recommend accurate and timely reserves
• Identify exposures and claim trends which may affect the portfolios
• Provide feedback on claims and trends to underwriting and internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date claim files and diary system
• Draft case summary reports in connection with potential significant reserve increases
• Prepare management reports and present at claims meetings
• Attend external client meetings, broker and networking events as appropriate
• Provide backup support to other areas as requested
• Participate in special projects as required
• Ensure compliance with internal corporate guidelines, processes and procedures
• Other duties as required

What you require for the role

• Minimum of 5 years of Excess Casualty claims or related litigation experience
• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent
• Experience with both a law firm and an insurance carrier is preferred
• Willingness to manage Property/DF and Financial Lines claims as needed
• Ability to provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for Excess Casualty claims
• D&F Property and Financial Lines claims experience is advantageous
• Solid knowledge of contract terms and structures
• Strong negotiation, communication and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, leadership and a commitment to superior performance
• Insurance designation such as CPCU is advantageous
• Knowledge of SICS, Image Right or a similar system is advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills

Conduct Standards

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work - a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

About the Company

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful - to our customers and our business. We believe we are 'In good company' with everyone we interact with.