Senior Claims Specialist - Professional Indemnity

Location: Sydney or Brisbane

Company Overview:

This is a great opportunity to join one of Australia's largest insurance organisations as a Senior Claims Specialist, where you will manage a portfolio of complex claims within Financial Lines (Professional Indemnity).

This insurance company has a fantastic reputation for their diverse culture and work-life flexibility. As one of the larger insurers in this region, there is plenty of opportunity for internal progression and professional growth long-term.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of Professional Indemnity claims, driving positive outcomes for both the customer and organisation.
• Provide advice on claim strategy, policy wordings, likely claim outcomes, and highlight legal issues.
• Work collaboratively with the organisation's internal legal teams in accordance with the Group's Class Action and Claim framework.
• Manage litigation with the assistance of experts, panel law firms, internal legal teams and counsel
  where appropriate.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Skills and Experience:

• Extensive experience and understanding of complex Professional Indemnity matters (will consider experience gained in an insurance law firm) - ideally more than 4 years' experience specialising in PI.
• Experience advising and mentoring less experienced staff members.
• Litigation experience (direct or briefing panel firms) at a senior level.
• Tertiary qualification in either law, business, or insurance.
• Admission as a Solicitor or Barrister in any Australian Court (desirable but not essential).

If you are interested in applying for this role, please do not hesitate! If you have any additional questions, feel free to email me at jacob.tumeth@marsrecruitment.com.au.