Construction Loss Adjuster

To handle a mixture of high value Construction and Engineering claims. Investigations may be UK based or overseas. Drive, maintain and enhance business connections.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and acknowledging new claims.
• Market for existing and new business lines.
• Preparing case management plans, visiting the Insured, Brokers, Claimants, Claimants’ representatives, Insurers, Re-insurers, Captives and retained Experts.
• Preparing reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim, including policy analysis and liability, quantum and future actions.
• Visiting sites, interviewing witnesses and preparation of witness statements.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other experts as appropriate.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.
• Developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
• Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes that may have a bearing on a case.
• Maintain awareness of Business Continuity programme and role within it.

Qualifications

• Work both externally and internally assessing large Construction & Engineering claims, adjusting said claims where appropriate.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
• Ensures all activities and decisions improve the service provided for clients.
• Builds trust and respect by keeping to the commitments made.
• Can convey a message across in one to one situations in a way which is understood.
• Shares information, knowledge and experience freely with others.
• Seeks feedback and invests time in their own self development both technically and behaviourally.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, organisational & communication skills.
• ACII and/or ACILA qualification.
• Experience of Engineering & Construction liability claims and/or Contractors All Risk.
• Customer focused.
• Quality focused role – providing quality service to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused – working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive – responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive – making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Handle and co-ordinate complaints and compliments.
• Achievement of targets.
• Competent use of technology.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently.
• Ability to work to given targets.