Claims Adjuster, Energy & Complex Risk Claims 1

About us At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this. At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

This is an important role in our growing Specialty, Property & Casualty London Market portfolio handling claims in a diverse and complex claims portfolio arising from (inter alia) our Renewable Energy, Casualty (US and International), Liability (Marine and Energy), Space, Political Risks & Credit, and Political Violence & Terrorism. This role will be primarily responsible for Green Solutions/ Renewable Energy claims, supporting other lines of business within the portfolio as needed. The Senior Claims Adjuster will be part of a leading market team which promotes a culture of diligence, curiosity, positivity and inclusion within the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and adjust proactively inwards claims within your portfolio with respect to investigation, assessment, reserving, expense/vendor management, and settlement in accordance with Claims guidelines and best practices.
• Formulate strategy on high exposure, litigated, coverage, and complex claims to ensure optimal claim outcome and timely escalation.
• Ensure the accuracy of financials for claims within your responsibility, including suitable and timely reserves.
• Identify, report on and present key claim issues, large or complex claims, claim trends and product improvement recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure relevant records are made and kept in accordance with Claims guidelines and best practices.
• Work collaboratively and help develop strong business relationships with a wide array of internal and external partners to strengthen the business through market meetings, thought leadership and best-in-class service.
• Manage and provide assistance with delegation and/or International Distribution Companies as needed.
• Model and promote a culture of positivity, inclusion, and continuous improvement to maximum employee engagement.
• Mentor and develop colleagues ensuring opportunities to continually progress and reach their full potential.
• Assist in the handling of complaints and any other regulatory matter as per Munich Re guidelines.
• Proactively participate in initiatives, projects and other tasks related to the role and business when required.
• Understand all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of the Product Conduct Risk Strategy Group (PCRSG), Underwriting & Claims Sub Committee (UCSC), ExCo and Board for Conduct Risk.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Significant relevant professional experience.
• Relevant professional qualification(s).
• Proven claims handling experience within the applicable business classes.
• Sound business knowledge and understanding of underlying principles of insurance practice.
• Generic legal principles, FCA rules and regulations, Lloyd’s regulations.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of all company specific procedures that relate to own role.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of the roles of colleagues and their relationships to the structure and business plans of the organisation.
• Demonstrate willingness to continue to develop knowledge through formal and informal learning, both internally and externally to the organisation.
• Identify, where relevant, any potential risks facing the business and the controls that are in place to mitigate them.
• Report all significant changes in these risks, or the effectiveness of controls, to your line manager in a timely manner.
• Good knowledge and understanding of claims within authority level.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

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