Senior Property Damage Associate — Hybrid & Growth

DWF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Commercial Insurance team focusing on property damage work. The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working.

You will manage a caseload of property-related claims, handle first and third party damage, and collaborate with clients to deliver solutions under tight deadlines. We welcome candidates across a broad range of PQE with relevant technical expertise and offer a supportive environment with

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience and a strong interest in property damage work.
• Prior experience handling an insurance property related caseload including third party property damage, product liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries.
• Technical expertise and a strong interest in Commercial Insurance matters generally.
• Proven track record of delivering results within strict deadlines and timeframes.

Responsibilities

• To manage your own caseload of property related claims
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical, legal knowledge
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• To provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team

Skills

Property damage expertise

Client management

Research and analysis

Time management

Job description

DWF is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Commercial Insurance team focusing on property damage work. The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or Birmingham with hybrid working.

You will manage a caseload of property-related claims, handle first and third party damage, and collaborate with clients to deliver solutions under tight deadlines. We welcome candidates across a broad range of PQE with relevant technical expertise and offer a supportive environment with