An opportunity to join a leading international insurer in the healthcare liability space. In this role as the Senior Claims Handler you will be responsible for the effective management of a caseload of international medical malpractice claims.
This will consist of managing clinical negligence cases via instructing panel solicitors and liaising with the insured and panel for optimal claims outcome. In addition, the Senior Claims Handler will be expected to assist underwriting and risk with claims information, attending prospect and insured meetings and mentoring more junior members of staff within the claims team.
The role will report directly to the VP Head of Claims to ensure that claims have appropriate oversight and are handled efficiently taking commercial, reputational, regulatory and other policy considerations into account.
Key responsibilities
1. Manage a portfolio of medical malpractice claims, notifications, and regulatory healthcare matters.
2. Proactively investigate and handle claims from first notice through resolution, including determination of coverage and analysis of liability, quantum and strategy.
3. Ensure adequate reserving pursuant to company Reserving Philosophy.
4. Negotiate settlement of claims in conjunction with appointed experts.
5. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including underwriters, brokers, solicitors, TPAs to improve organisational performance and p...