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Gallagher Bassett International Ltd
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Litigation Handler
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Overview
Gallagher Bassett was established in Chicago in 1962 as a Third Party Administrator (TPA) providing claims and risk control services to self-insured clients and now has 125 branches and over 3,600 skilled professionals in the USA, UK, Australia and Canada. Gallagher Bassett UK was founded in 1991 and currently has seven offices across the UK with over 400 claims handling staff providing services to corporate, national and local government, insurer and broker clients. We are constantly seeking skilled professionals to join our organisation, who are passionate about their work and take exceptional performance to heart. Gallagher Bassett presents opportunities that not only enable our company to remain an industry leader but also provide employees with limitless possibilities for success and personal growth. Main Purpose of Role: To handle a caseload of litigated Defendant motor claims for the firm’s self insured corporate clients. Core Responsibilities: Defending litigated motor claims on behalf of large corporates from issue to trial; claims to include personal injury/property damage; credit hire; LVI and fraud. Assessing liability and setting and maintaining reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators". Investigation of merits of third party claim. Telephone and correspondence negotiation with third parties, third party insurers and third party solicitors to agree the best client outcome. Valuing General and Special Damages. Use of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Authorities to obtain the best client outcome. On all own handled claims ensure full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators". Achieving on all own handled claims 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system. Working within and supporting the litigation team to achieve and maintain full compliance with all office protocols, client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators". Delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to the Claims Administration Assistants. Full compliance on all financial transactions with the client service level agreements and client "key performance indicators" and The Solicitors Accounts Rules. Acting as a technical and procedural referral for others in the litigation team. Qualifications - Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive Experience: 2 years’ litigation experience 2 years’ experience in Defence claims handling within an insurer or TPA environment. Experienced in acting as a mentor or referral point for junior team members. Special Aptitudes: Demonstrable self-motivation and initiative. Ability to work independently as appropriate but within a defined structure and to work effectively with Peers and Managers. Able to display clear communication Skills. The willingness to accommodate unexpected situations with flexibility in working extra hours, etc. when required Company Benefits: 25 Days Holiday per year Pension Plan Life Assurance Personal Accident Plan Group Income Protection Eye Tests Subsidised Gym Membership Childcare Vouchers Season Ticket Loans Do you feel you meet the criteria for the position of Litigation Handler? If so, we encourage you to apply today. We are a equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks including: a basic DBS disclosure and references.