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Senior Claims Handler (Liability & Construction / Complex Claims)

Leeds, England, GBFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Manage a diverse portfolio of specialist commercial claims (Professional Indemnity, Liability, Construction, Cyber, etc.) from notification through to resolution, acting as a trusted partner to insureds, brokers, and legal representatives.

Role type

Senior Claims Handler (Liability & Construction)

Builds

Claims resolutions and strategies for complex commercial disputes

Domain

Insurance (Specialist Liability & Construction)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Complex commercial claims experience, policy coverage review, claims strategy development, external solicitor/counsel management, settlement negotiation, regulatory investigation handling

Preferred skills

ACII qualifications, legal background (Solicitor/Legal Executive), insurance background

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage complex commercial claims from notification to settlement, review policy coverage and provide technical guidance, instruct and manage external legal experts, negotiate settlements within authority levels, oversee legal spend, support continuous improvement initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC