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Claims Handler, Paralegal – Professional Indemnity
DAC Beachcroft. Manage a caseload of lower value Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims under supervision .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims while developing knowledge in professional indemnity law and insurance coverage issues. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for drafting correspondence and maintaining client relationships.
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Professional Negligence Claims ManagementEmployment Practices Liability KnowledgeInsurance Law UnderstandingExcellent Communication SkillsAttention to Detail
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Hard Skills
Claims HandlingLiability AssessmentDrafting CorrespondenceAdministrative Task ManagementData Security Protocols
Soft Skills
Proactive InitiativeTeam OrientedAbility to Work Under PressureEffective Workload PrioritizationMature Attitude
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Industry Keywords
Professional Indemnity LawCivil Procedure RulesAlternative Dispute ResolutionConfidential Information Handling
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a caseload of lower value Professional Negligence, Directors and Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims under supervision
- Develop knowledge of professional indemnity law, employment practices liability, insurance law and coverage issues, civil procedure rules, and alternative dispute resolution
- Progress toward independently assessing liability and quantum and advising on claim strategy
- Review new cases
- Draft correspondence to clients
- Maintain contact with insurers and insured professionals, report 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