Recruit Insure are looking for a Construction and Engineering Loss Adjuster for a leading independent global insurance service provider.
The role will involve working as part of the home based team, nominally operating from our clients City of London office covering Greater London and the home counties regions. Candidates must be located in and around London/the home counties.
The position offers:
- A diverse and interesting role
- A simulative and supportive team
- Continued professional and career training/development
- Competitive salary with rewards
The opportunity:
Reporting to one of the Construction & Engineering team managers you will be involved with a broad portfolio of insurance claims involving construction losses/contractors claims, contractors plant & equipment losses, and engineering incidents and losses, from the point of notification until to settlement. You be expected to handle your own portfolio of cases.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Investigating a wide range of incidents in the construction and engineering arenas; accidental damage, loss caused by perils, theft, defective design and/or maintenance.
· Assessing damage, quantifying losses.
· Reporting to Insurers.
· Negotiating and agreeing the settlement of costs on behalf of Insurers.
· Working with insurers, underwriters, brokers & other claims professionals
· Attending site investigations & meetings with Policyholders and their representatives (including employers teams, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers), Brokers, Insurers & Experts (such as solicitors, engineers, surveyors & forensic specialists)
· Managing a caseload, communicating with all parties and producing reports for insurers
· Being an active member of the Construction & Engineering team, contributing towards to development of the construction & engineering product
· From time to time becoming involved as part of a wider teams undertaking large and complex loss claims
About you - Knowledge and Experience:
Successful candidates ideally should be either professionally qualified (ACILA, ACII, MRICS, MCIOB, MICE, MIStructE) and / or have gained experience in the related engineering / construction / surveying sectors have related insurance claims handling / loss adjusting experience.
The person will have proven capability in negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving. An ability to communicate well and work and conduct themselves in a professional manner is imperative.
This is a regional role, covering London and wider area. Working outside of this area may be required at times with a flexible approach being required. The candidate is required to have a full driving licence and be able to drive / travel to inspection locations. This is a hybrid role with site visits/meetings, working from home and weekly attendance in London office.
Salary: Up to £55,000, plus car allowance and bonuses.
