Job description

National firm seek professional indemnity claims handler for their Leeds office. The team advise insurers and professional organisations when they are faced with the threat of a professional negligence claim. They act on numerous high value and sensitive claims for clients throughout the UK and the rest of Europe, including accountants, architects, brokers, engineers, lawyers and their insurers. The team is particularly experienced in the deployment of alternative dispute resolution techniques including mediation and arbitration. The team has been described by Chambers as 'the jewel in the crown' of the national professional risks group and has an excellent reputation in dealing with a broad range of professional indemnity claims for an impressive client base. Core Responsibilities The overall purpose of your role will be to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of professional indemnity cases. As a claims handler you will typically work on professional indemnity cases up to a value of £25K and/or more straightforward cases without complex coverage issues (e.g. surveyor and estate agent claims). You will manage a varied professional indemnity caseload which will allow you to develop a knowledge of legal issues in respect of a variety of professions. Other responsibilities range from setting up new files, conducting reviews of new cases thus assessing liability and quantum and establishing strategy for the cases, play a key role in developing and maintaining client relationships, ensuring that the firm's brand and standards are maintained through to supervisory responsibility. Key Skills You will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent with an excellent academic record and have previous experience of working within the field of professional indemnity. As a member of this exciting team you will be client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with client and third party contacts at all levels, be able to work to deadlines, prioritise your own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.