At this stage we are interested to see applications from prospective Claims Handlers as we may have a role(s) available in early 2009 for permanent Claims Handler Executive(s) in our Insurance team at our Reading Kennet House office.

For further information or to send your CV and register your interest in the role, please email recruitment@morgan-cole.com clearly stating the reference number: 83/08.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please find a job description to follow.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose is to help insurance companies conduct defences of claims against their customers. This is a very attractive position as Morgan Cole is a market leader in handling insurance claims. This role is based in a team that acts for one major insurer in particular. It is by definition a specialist job.

To deal with litigated claims all the way to a final hearing and in doing so keep to an absolute minimum the claims cost to our insurer clients.

1. To meet time recording and billing targets.

2. To internally monitor our overall results against the sums claimed, in order to measure success.

Our Audit & Compliance Manager (a Legal Executive) will supervise on a daily basis and provide all the necessary training, knowledge and tactical support to enable the job handler to fulfil the role. The job holder will specifically run their own case load. Most files will start from scratch. 

Academic qualifications are not essential. A level of litigation experience would be an advantage.  Must have good communication skills (written and telephone), good IT skills and a tactical mind. 

1. IHR – Insurance Organogram

2. Job holder.

Reports Audit & Compliance Manager.

Makes own decisions regarding progress of claims, subject to a modest degree of instruction from the client (who are nearly always happy for us to conduct the litigation as we consider in their best interests).  Many claims are fully delegated.

Key challenges are maintain MC’s performance as a leading legal services provider to insurers and to maintain our Key Performance Indicators amongst our clients’ panel.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence