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Claims Handler, Paralegal – Part Time
DAC Beachcroft. Manage a caseload of lower value claims under supervision, including Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing lower value claims, particularly in Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability. Proficient in professional indemnity law, insurance law, and civil procedure, with strong communication and organizational skills.
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Claims ManagementProfessional Indemnity LawInsurance LawOral And Written CommunicationAttention To Detail
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Hard Skills
Claims HandlingDrafting CorrespondenceReviewing CasesData Security ProtocolsAlternative Dispute Resolution
Soft Skills
Proactive InitiativeTeam OrientedAbility To Work Under PressureEffective Workload PrioritizationMature Attitude
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Professional NegligenceDirectors And OfficersEmployment Practices LiabilityCivil Procedure Rules
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a caseload of lower value claims under supervision, including Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims
- Develop knowledge of professional indemnity law, employment practices liability, insurance law and coverage issues, civil procedure rules, and alternative dispute resolution
- Review new cases
- Draft correspondence to clients
- Maintain ongoing contact with insurers and insured professionals, report on progress, and take further instructions
- Instruct experts and external counsel where appropriate
- Complete administrative tasks
- Handle confidential information in line with the firm's data security protocols
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate calibre with an excellent academic record
- Previous experience of working as a claims handler or similar within the field of professional indemnity is useful but not essential
- IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel
- Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
- Proactive and demonstrating initiative in driving forward matters on own accord, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate
- Very good attention to detail and accuracy with drafting
- Team oriented; a collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential
- Committed and enthusiastic with a mature attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field
- Confident oral and written communication skills