Loss Adjuster

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Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Remote, with a yearly salary of £50,000 - £70,000.

Job Description

Marley Risk Consultants Ltd are proud to be the difference in latent defect insurance, providing comprehensive services to ensure the very best results for all stakeholders. Established in 2013, we have offices in Shrewsbury, London and Cheltenham and are going through a period of growth to meet the needs of our expanding client base.

We are seeking an experienced Loss Adjuster to investigate a portfolio of Latent Defect Claims on both a delegated and retained authority basis. The position would also suit an experienced Building Surveyor skilled in residential buildings claims / defect diagnosis / building pathology. You will be home-based and are expected to travel to sites throughout the UK.

Job Location: Hybrid working covering London.

Job Type: Full-time (Mon-Fri).

• Undertake loss adjusting services on an allocated portfolio of Latent Defect Insurance Claims, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Attend site visits / on-site meetings to investigate causation and cover.
• Review reports and gather information as required to fully investigate each claim.
• Liaise with other industry professionals, such as Surveyors, Engineers, Solicitors and Insurers to discuss claims, agree investigation strategies, advising on liability and costs and making appropriate recommendations with regards to policy liability and claims handing strategy.
• Manage your diary to ensure optimum use of time and resources, meeting all agreed deadlines.
• Update Claims Management Portal System to ensure all loss adjusting records are accurate and complete, and all data securely stored following appropriate guidelines.
• Periodically attend team meetings at Shrewsbury head office.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably required by Senior Management.
• Participate in any internal or external training as required, including high level CII/CILA qualifications.
• Manage inbound and outbound calls, emails and letters with insurers, policyholders, fellow professionals and industry specialists.
• Liaise with policyholders and experts to ensure accurate and timely settlement of claims.
• Identify and assist in pursuing recoveries and liaise with legal advisors.
• Ensure customers are treated fairly in line with policy terms and conditions, abiding by all relevant legal requirements, industry guidelines and company standards.
• On occasion, opportunities may arise to join other Loss Adjusters and/or Claims Handler on site visits across the UK.
• Actively participate in team discussions to highlight issues and promote group learning.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably required by Senior Management.

• Experience in managing construction claims, including simple and complex claims.
• Experience of IT systems including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, construction law, insurance law and their practical applications in the industry.
• Able to quickly build positive and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well organised with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Confident working independently under instruction.
• ACII/ ACILA / MRICS / MCIOB / MCABE qualified.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

• Enhanced company pension.
• Individual performance bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Reimbursement of work-related expenses.
• Company mobile phone.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working.
• EV charging points.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free gym membership.