Background

At Charles Taylor, we believe we hold a unique position in our markets. Our adjusting team is a unique group of experts, specialised in handling commercial losses and claims across major lines and geographies, many of which are large and complex in nature. We manage onshore and offshore claims through four main divisions: Property, Casualty, Technical & Special Risks, Marine, Aviation, and Natural Resources and are proud of our position as a leading global loss adjuster across all our disciplines.

Our Property, Casualty, Technical & Special Risks team is a highly esteemed provider of adjusting and technical services. Our team comprises of chartered loss adjusters, engineers, surveyors, insurance practitioners, arbitrators, mediators, lawyers, registered expert witnesses, and chartered accountants. Leveraging a global, multi-disciplinary approach to major losses, we deliver solutions for complex, high-value cases with a positive and proactive mindset, regardless of size.

Expertise you can trust - for more information, please visit www.charlestaylor.com

The Role

We are currently seeking an associate director level liability adjuster to carry out the investigation and handling of complex liability claims for EL (employers liability), PL (Public liability), Products etc in the southeast region.  The individual would need to be an experienced technical adjuster with extensive knowledge and background in UK Liability. The individual would be willing to travel and commute to our office in London for 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to develop the existing UK Liability business for current clients and identify and bring in new business, and to build new relationships and networks both internally and externally.
• Act as a point of referral for developing and mentoring other junior members in the team.
• Receiving and acknowledging new claims.
• Undertaking site visits and meeting with Insurers, Reinsurers, Brokers, Claimants, Insureds and other interested parties when required.
• Preparing preliminary reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim including legal and policy liability considerations, potential quantum and future actions.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other Experts as necessary.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communications.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims and preparing final reports.
• Be an integral part to develop the UK Liability footprint and brand profile.
• Carry out Ad Hoc duties and tasks that are allocated to you at the discretion of management and that are within your capabilities and within the scope of your post.
• Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, and Accountability and Collaboration.

Required Skills

• Experience in complex liability investigations.
• Strong decision-making skills, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide detailed analysis of policy coverage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of representing insurers in market meetings and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or ACILA, ACII preferred but not essential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Charles Taylor, we are proud to be an Inclusive Employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Our external partnerships and the dedicated work we do in promoting a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process all contribute to the successful, inclusive and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of at Charles Taylor.

Contact information

Ankur Chowdhury