Description
At Davies, people are at the heart of all we do. Our values state that we succeed together, which makes the business a great place to work. You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits.
Davies is looking to recruit an experienced Liability Loss Adjuster to join our growing Casualty team. We value transferable skills and qualities that focus on what you can bring to the role. While industry experience is a benefit, it is not essential as we will provide you with full training and support when you start with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with Insurers, Policyholders, and Brokers
- Investigate allocated claims in the field or from the desk
- Compile all necessary evidence and relevant documentation
- Prepare Preliminary Reports detailing the evidence available and commenting on Policy Indemnity, Legal Liability, Quantum, and Tactics
- Determine appropriate action for resolution of the case
- Defend or negotiate settlement where appropriate, within agreed authority limits
- Correspond with all parties professionally to proactively progress the case to conclusion
- Investigate and handle all cases in accordance with the client’s requirements by referral to documented procedures at all times
- Maintain a proper reserve at all times by regular review
- Keep updated on any technical changes relevant to your role, including participating in training programmes facilitated by the company
- Carry out any reasonable instruction given by your line manager, in line with business requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- The role would suit either a Casualty Adjuster/investigator seeking a fresh challenge and who is ambitious and can demonstrate an ability to develop the skills and knowledge needed.
- This role is home-based, covering caseloads in the North East of England, therefore travel in this area is necessary.
Benefits
Career & Purpose
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies e.g. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and an opportunity to purchase health cash plan and BUPA dental plan