Claims Analyst Team Manager in London

The Claims Analyst Manager is accountable for leading, developing, and overseeing a team of Claims Analysts (CAs), ensuring high‐quality, consistent, and compliant claims decision‐making. The role balances people leadership, performance management, working closely with the CA Governance and Framework team members and with key stakeholders in the Claims team (such as Regional/Divisional Heads of Claims) for oversight, and delivery of fair customer outcomes, while managing risk and supporting continuous improvement across claims analysis activities.

The Claims Analyst Manager is also responsible for managing & monitoring worklists for the CA teams (including any in-house third-party team members) to ensure claims are handled accurately, fairly and in a timely manner, in line with policy terms, authority limits, and regulatory expectations. In addition to this core function, the Claims Analyst Manager is a senior member of staff providing the first line of triage/support for the Claims Analyst Team, system & process subject matter expertise (in due course) to advance SCOR's transformation journey, regularly communicate with internal or external stakeholders (e.g., claims experts, management, accounting, underwriters, brokers etc.) The position requires a proven and developed technical claim handling proficiency and an aptitude for systems and processes.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk," SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by "The SCOR Way." Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration. SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.

Essential: Experience of leading an operational or claim handling function/team in a global (re)insurance company or large London Market Company/Lloyd's Syndicate with international overseas operations. Proven & developed claims handling or claims analysisStrong understanding of claims governance, controls, and quality standardsSound judgement and ability to manage complex decision‐makingStrong communication and stakeholder‐management skillsData‐driven mindset with experience using MI to manage performance and riskStrong organisation and planning skillsDesirableExperience of contributing to process & procedural change projects involving change management Experience working in a regulated UK financial services environmentExposure to QA frameworks, audit activity, or governance rolesBehavioural CompetenciesStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence and challengeObjective, fair, and risk‐awareStructured, logical, and resilient under pressureProactive and improvement‐focusedPeople Leadership & CapabilityManage, coach/support, and develop a team of Claims Analysts to achieve high performance and quality standardsSet clear objectives aligned to business priorities and conduct regular performance reviewsIdentify capability gaps and support training and development plansFoster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and customer focusClaims Oversight & Decision QualityIn collaboration with Quality Assurance (QA) , oversee claims analysis activity to ensure decisions are: Accurate and evidence‐basedAligned to policy termsMade within analyst's authority limitsConforming to SCOR's control framework, including but not limited the Global Claims Handling Guidelines and ICS controlsConsistent across analysts and productsSupport QA in oversight and monitoring of claims processing activities performed by TA&A teamsSupport QA in oversight and monitoring of the appropriateness of claims delegated/assigned to TA&A teams for processingAct as a referral point for questions on potential complex or high‐risk claims triaging decisions that may require escalation to Claims Expert (CE)Performance Management & MIMonitor and manage team performance using key metrics such as: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Quality scoresProductivity and throughput including continual monitoring of individual and team workloads (Work in Progress and Completed items) to ensure adherence to agreed SLAs and redistributing workloads across the team as necessaryError and rework ratesAnalyse trends to identify systemic issues or improvement opportunitieProvide clear, accurate reporting to senior Operations and Claims management and governance forumsContinuous ImprovementEmbed a culture of continuous improvement within the teamDrive consistency, simplification, and best practice in claims analysisContribute to, and coordinate team input into, change initiatives including system, process, or procedural changes affecting claims analysisAct as SME lead to provide input and coordinate input from the CA team in support transformation initiatives, including automation and operational changeRisk, conduct, and regulatory accountabilityEnsure adherence to internal governance frameworks and regulatory expectations (e.g. FCA conduct standards)Review and respond to QA findings, ensuring timely corrective actionsOwn first‐line responsibility for claims quality outcomes within the teamIdentify and manage conduct, operational, and financial risksEnsuring Consumer Duty / fair principles and procedures are embedded within the team, and Identifying claims‐driven reputational or regulatory riskSupporting regulatory reviews, thematic work, and internal auditPosting Date: 2026-09-21