FD&D & Claims Solicitor/Senior Solicitor (Mediterranean)

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  • England Wales
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Role PurposeThe role will focus on ensuring smooth and cost-effective resolutions for a variety of FD&D claims, while building and maintaining strong relationships with Members and brokers. You will also be involved in the efficient handling of a variety of P&I claims, while maintaining control over strategies and providing regular updates. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with functions such as Loss Prevention and Underwriting. You will also be involved in preparing reports, assisting with audits, and supporting business development activities. Your efforts will help create a high-performing, inclusive team environment.Key Responsibilities
  • Handling a high-volume and variety of FD&D claims, for owners and charterers in accordance with the FD&D policies and procedures; ensuring claims are resolved in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Handle a variety of P&I claims ensuring efficient and cost-effective resolution, delivering a high level of service in line with internal guidelines and procedures.
  • Managing relationships with Members and brokers, ensuring they receive the highest levels of service.
  • Close collaboration with colleagues working within the P&I Claims, Loss Prevention, and Underwriting functions in terms of claims handling, identifying risk trends, and relationship management.
  • Preparing agendas, reports, and informing the sector of any significant developments, as required by functional or sector management.
  • Assisting with audits and peer reviews and assisting to develop and improve claims handling and operational processes.
  • Working closely with the Head of FD&D Claims the Head of P&I Claims and other colleagues, as required, to support any business development activities and networking with Members and customers (locally and overseas).
  • Supporting the sector to build and maintain a high-performing and inclusive team environment, while collaborating with our enabling functions.
  • Maintaining a detailed understanding of, and acting in accordance with, company-wide, functional, and sectoral rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Actively contributing to claims initiatives and Expertise Teams.
About youSkills/Qualifications/ExperienceEssential
  • England & Wales qualified Solicitor or overseas equivalent
  • Experience of handling FD&D claims including more complex matters, depending on your experience.
Desirable
  • IT Literate with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
  • Efficient and effective administration skills
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Ability to assist with cases in a controlled, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
  • Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with demanding workloads.
  • Understanding of FD&D Rules
  • Understanding of P&I Rules and integrated Claims Department Procedures.
  • Willingness to undertake IG PANDIQ exams or read IG PANDIQ material where the material is relevant to the role.

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