The role

We are recruiting for an associate director to join us in a key position within our Financial Lines team.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for building and driving a D&O / Management Liability loss adjusting function for all claims across CTA. This will involve: Developing the existing D&O business for current clients and identify and bring in new business, in conjunction with the key adjusters/leadership, and to build new relationships and networks both internally and externally You will identify any key Business Development (“BD”) and marketing opportunities in the D&O area and with support, manage these to successful conclusion  You will travel as necessary to manage allocated claims, attend to client issues and undertake marketing and BD activities in key locations with key stakeholders  You will help to lead and develop the London market and international D&O footprint and brand profile  You will support the near term and long-term D&O strategic development plan in conjunction with the Financial Lines team, MD and Exec team You will also assist in the investigation and loss adjustment of other claims handled within the Financial Lines team, to include but not be limited to BBB, Financial Institutions, Commercial Crime and FIPI. Receiving and acknowledging new claims Managing and coordinating claims in a timely and professional fashion Undertaking site visits and meeting with Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and other interested parties in the UK and worldwide when required Preparing preliminary reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim including legal and policy liability considerations, potential quantum and future actions Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other experts as necessary Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communications Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims and preparing accurate final reports Where required, to assist in the training, development and mentoring of other members of the team and clients Demonstrate and role model the Charles Taylor six Values by ensuring a Supportive Environment, upholding Excellence in People, focusing on Partnership with Clients, delivering High quality Work, promoting Group-wide Entrepreneurship and having an Appetite for Change.

Ad Hoc Duties

Your key accountabilities will include such other duties and tasks are as allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post.

Person Specification

Experience of working either as a lawyer or claims adjuster within the D&O/ Management Liability claims arena Prior exposure to Financial Institutions, Commercial Crime, Professional Indemnity claims will be beneficial Be accustomed to writing comprehensive reports for stakeholders on claims being handed Have the appetite to develop your skills as a loss adjuster Experienced with managing senior stakeholders and complex claims

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Charles Taylor we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.