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Liability Adjuster Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Nationwide Salary: £Competitive Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It's an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It's having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organisations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you're someone who cares, there's a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work. Liability Adjuster UK Wide Are you a considered individual with a curious mind capable of building relationships with people from all walks of life? Can you articulate yourself clearly both verbally and in writing? Do you have a passion for the delivery of exceptional customer service? Do you challenge day to day situations and the norm yet remain calm under pressure? Have a valid full UK driving licence? Would long-term career growth in a IBUK recognised '2024 Top UK Insurance Employer' spark your interest? If the answer is yes, then keep reading as Liability Claims Services are looking for professional, well organised, and dedicated individuals to perform the role of a Liability Adjuster Location flexible. Wherever you are in your adjusting career, we can support you to achieve your goals. A role with Sedgwick opens the door to many benefits, including: Structured programmes with clear timescales & transparent career pathways Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards Truly flexible working, a mix of office and home Competitive salary You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme Fully funded company vehicle or cash in lieu allowance (Full UK driving licence essential) You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing Life assurance Group Income Protection Our other benefits include: Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions) A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme Annual leave allowance of 25 days public holidays Voluntary benefits Purchase extra holidays, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps The Role Liability Adjuster: This is a technical, customer-facing role, the prime purpose of which is to conduct investigations to establish both policy and legal liability and to settle claims on behalf of our Insurer clients. This will be mainly desk based though in-person investigation is expected within your area. You will be managing third party public liability property damage claims of varying complexity. You will with working both independently and under licenced referral managing claims up to £100k in value. Many of our colleagues now benefit from working flexibly between the office and home, which helps support a healthy work/life balance. When you do spend time in our offices, you'll experience bright and open surroundings which offer excellent areas for collaboration as well as desk space. It's an ideal environment for working alongside and interacting with fellow colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Investigate allegations against policyholders and provide advice on policy and legal liability Collate all relevant information, photographs, statements and documentation Identify fraud risks and concerns Manage litigation when appropriate Maintain accurate databases, files, and correspondence to provide a clear history of events and quantum assessment. Required for this role: Experience in liability and property damage claims Good understanding of insurance law and policy interpretation Knowledge and skills in contract, statute and civil liability Strong investigative skills to identify suspicious information and prevent fraudulent claims Influencing skills to gain agreements The ability to listen and respond to people effectively whilst displaying empathy. Motivated to provide a prompt, efficient and personalised service Property (PLPD / TPPD) background with the ability to investigate all liability claims Thorough knowledge of current case law, common law/statute and regulations Have a clean full driving licence Insurance qualifications preferred, but relevant experience considered Bi-lingual or multi-lingual skills are a plus in our global business Working at Sedgwick Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, and perform at our best. We're passionate and understanding about our colleagues so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hour. As a flexible employer, we're happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Underwriter D&O QBE are hiring for an Underwriter to join our Financial Lines team, specialising in D&O underwriting. Joining an experienced, supportive team we have a broad, worldwide book underwriting business across Lloyd's and company paper for primary and excess. This is a brilliant opportunity for an insurance professional with D&O product knowledge to build their career within an empowered environment! Your Role Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the Business Plan and the personal authority to meet business objectives Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including customers, brokers, business partners and colleagues, to maximise influence Develop relationships in line with the Business Plan to support the achievement of business objectives Understand and comply with QBE reinsurance strategy to minimise risk and deliver business plan objectives Participate fully and use your expertise to shape and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice Positively promote the department, division and company as a whole, in order to maximise brand leverage Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements to ensure obligations are met Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimise risk and maximise efficiency Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness to be able to operate effectively and appropriately Ensure clear and prompt communication to UA's in relation to Underwriting and aggregate exposures ensuring entries on EO systems are accurate About You Experience within the D&O insurance market Commercial ability to understand the key profit drivers to maximise long term wealth for our shareholders Intermediate level understanding of relevant software, including Excel and other departmental software packages Excellent organizational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills Good negotiating skills, innovative in underwriting approach and programme design Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022Winner Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner- InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for:Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report (Link).