DWF Law

About DWF Law

We are currently looking to recruit a Claims Handler into our Claims Team dealing with Professional Indemnity claims in our Leeds office. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team. Ideally you will have experience in managing professional indemnity matters, however, we will consider candidates with a claims handling background who are willing to develop into the role. You will take ownership of claims from cradle to grave and be responsible for the investigation, negotiation and / or conduct of defence of allocated low to medium complexity Professional Indemnity Risks claims. About DWF DWF is a recently listed firm on the FTSE 100, and an award-winning legal business with a strong reputation for excellent client service and effective operational management. There are now over 3000 people in the DWF Group, based in 31 key locations across the globe, we are growing and are looking for top talent to come on board and be part of our success. What you will be doing; Investigate externally, participate fully in and control individual claim tactics and negotiate settlement of low to medium complexity claims promptly, economically and equitably. Ensure consistent application of client claims and reserving policy so that claims are dealt with fairly and costs are properly controlled supported by the use of the most appropriate approved external suppliers. Take a pro-active approach to investigation, ADR and negotiation to avoid unnecessary litigation. Identify trends and pass on information on risk to the Claims Team Leader(s) / Technical Claims Manager(s) / Operations Manager and insurers to help manage the profitability of the portfolio we manage. Responsible for quality and integrity of the MI provided. Be able to communicate and liaise with Clients, Brokers and our Connected Services. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the Firm and the overall business objectives of the Firm. What we are looking for; IT literate with previous experience of working with a case management system. A knowledge of ECF/CLASS would be ideal. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confident in dealing with staff at all levels of the Firm. Customer focussed and target driven. Evidence of having delivered results in a similar role. Demonstrable technical claims experience and product knowledge. Demonstrable understanding of relevant legislative and legal framework. Effective negotiating and decision making skills. Demonstrable planning and organising skills. Demonstrable experience of relationship management (internal and external). If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal business that isn't afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectations then apply. What we can offer; We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. That’s why, when you join DWF, you’ll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowing you to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticket loans, holiday buy / sell scheme, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers and dining cards. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns. DWF are a global legal business, transforming legal services through our people for our clients. We have over 27 key locations and over 3,100 people delivering services and solutions that go beyond expectations and in March 2019, we became the first Main Market Premium Listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at DWF Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations. Disability Support We will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best. Please contact the DWF Recruitment team and tell us what adjustments you need either to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview. Alternatively, please click on the following link which will take you through a simple process to identify any adjustments or additional support we can provide https://www.cleartalents.com/apply/allroles/ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: Claims Processing: 1 year (Required)

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Legal Form: LLP

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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