Job Description
Role: Associate Director – UK Liability
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)
Purpose:
* Lead the investigation and handling of complex UK liability claims (EL, PL, Products), while supporting business growth and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage complex liability claims from first notification to settlement.
* Conduct site visits and liaise with insurers, reinsurers, brokers, claimants, and insureds.
* Prepare detailed preliminary, interim, and final reports covering liability, quantum, and strategy.
* Instruct and manage legal, technical, and forensic experts as required.
* Calculate and agree interim and final settlements.
* Act as a senior referral point and mentor within the liability team.
* Support development of existing client relationships and generation of new business.
* Represent insurers in meetings, mediations, and market discussions.
* Contribute to the growth and market profile of the UK Liability practice.
Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience handling complex UK liability claims.
* Experience with external investigation is desirable.
* Strong technical knowledge of policy coverage and liability law.
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
* Confident communicator with experience in senior stakeholder engagement.
* Able to work autonomously while contributing to team objectives.