Woodgate & Clark has been providing a loss adjusting service to the UK insurance market for over 40 years and is one of the UK’s leading loss adjusters, providing complete claims solutions to insurance providers operating in commercial, domestic, marine, and motor. The Company excels at the handling of specialist and non-standard claims. We are currently just under 350 team members across the UK and since 2015, Woodgate & Clark has been part of the Van Ameyde Group, Europe’s market leader in international claims management. Van Ameyde operates across more than 30 territories through 46 operating companies, with more than 1500 team members.
To complement our adjusting services, we also have our own dedicated building repair network, Quadrassist, and provide specialist loss adjusting services in entertainment, events, and advertising through Spotlite Claims.
The Person
The Commercial Major & Complex Business Interruption Loss Adjuster:
- Can work on own initiative.
- Can demonstrate an attention to detail and proactively analyse and resolve complex issues.
- Be commercially astute and analytically strong.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills with a positive attitude. Confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Be able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently.
- Can work to given targets.
- Flexible approach – the job holder may be required to travel throughout the UK as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and manage commercial major & complex business interruption claims including carrying out site meetings where necessary.
- Build rapport and a detailed appreciation of the operations impacting the claim and ensure understanding of cover with the Insured, Broker and Insurer.
- Identify and verify sufficient information to set an accurate quantified reserve that can be effectively demonstrated to insurers.
- Analysis of complex accounts, trends and frequently liaising with forensic accountants.
- Negotiate an appropriate solution to the claim within the terms of the policy.
- Assess and provide a pragmatic view of issues and relevant solutions to complex claims.
- Prepare or contribute to reports and comment in detail on the relevant aspects of the claim, to include policy analysis, quantum and any future actions.
- Establish and agree a communication plan with all interested parties.
- Calculate and approve interim payments, when appropriate and prepare/contribute to interim reports.
- Calculate and agree detailed and fully evidenced settlement of claims and prepare/ contribute to comprehensive final reports with supporting documentation.
- Maintain continual professional development in any technical or legal changes which may have a bearing on major loss and complex claims.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements at all times and highlight any contravention to the Operational Support and Compliance Manager.
- Support business transition projects where appropriate.
- You will be expected to carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required and notified to you by the Company.
Skills and Experience (E: essential, D: desirable)
- Significant, relevant, major and complex loss adjusting experience handling business interruption claims (E).
- Deep understanding of commercial policy wordings and financial accounting models.
- Strong client relationship building experience (E).
- Excellent analytical, numerical and communication skills (E).
Education and Qualifications (E: essential, D: desirable)
- ACA, ACCA, ACILA, ACII or other relevant professional qualification or experience (D).
Commercial Major & Complex Business Interruption Loss Adjuster employer: Woodgate and Clark Limited
Woodgate & Clark is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where professional growth and continuous learning are at the forefront. As a Learning & Development Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape training strategies that empower employees and enhance their skills, all while being part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and engagement. Located in the UK, our commitment to employee development is complemented by our strong ties to the Van Ameyde Group, providing access to a wealth of resources and expertise across international markets.
Contact Details:
Woodgate and Clark Limited Recruitment Team
