Trainee Major Loss Adjuster

MCLARENS LLC; South Kiscadale; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-related incentives

Access to technical training and career growth opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Opportunity to work with international colleagues

Collaborative environment

Job summary

MCLARENS LLC is seeking a Trainee Adjuster for their Major Loss Team in Scotland. This role involves handling a portfolio of claims from investigation to settlement while adhering to company standards. Candidates must have strong negotiation skills, be working towards professional qualifications, and have experience in the major loss sector.

The position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be working towards professional qualifications and have experience in the major loss sector.
• Proven capability in negotiation and decision-making required.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills are imperative.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, negotiate and agree settlement of claims professionally.
• Liaise with insured, insurers, and brokers for timely claims resolution.
• Complete on-site investigations and produce compliant reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional qualifications in major loss sector

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Adjuster to join our Major Loss Team.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Major Loss you will be responsible for handling a broad portfolio of claims, from investigation to settlement, ensuring company standards are met in relation to all technical and operational policies and procedures, including data protection and information security.

Key Accountabilities

• Investigating, negotiating and agreeing settlement of claims in a professional manner
• Liaising with insured, insurers and brokers to achieve professional and timely conclusion of claims
• Completing on site investigations and damage surveys for claims
• Producing reports in compliance with professional standards and internal guidelines in accordance with agreed timescales
• Actively contribute towards McLarens’ business development programme
• Network, identify and facilitate opportunities for business growth
• Undertaking projects and other ad hoc work as required

Experience and Qualifications

Successful candidates must hold or ideally be working towards professional qualifications and have gained experience in the major loss sector, or in allied professions, demonstrating a focus on quality, communication and organizational skills. They will have proven capability in negotiation, decision making, and problem‑solving, coupled with strong stakeholder management. An ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally is imperative. A proven, positive reputation in the Broker and Insurer market would be advantageous.

Due to the geographic coverage of the role travel will be required.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑related incentives
• Access to technical training, global knowledge‑sharing and career growth opportunities
• Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid work, flexible schedule where applicable)
• Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries
• Collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.