Job Description

• To handle a mixture of high value Construction and Engineering claims.
• Investigations may be UK based or overseas.
• Drive, maintain and enhance business connections.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and acknowledging new claims.
• Market for existing and new business lines.
• Preparing case management plans, visiting the Insured, Brokers, Claimants, Claimants' representatives, Insurers, Re-insurers, Captives and retained Experts.
• Preparing reports commenting in detail on all aspects of the claim, including policy analysis and liability, quantum and future actions.
• Visiting sites, interviewing witnesses and preparation of witness statements.
• Instructing and controlling surveyors, lawyers, forensic scientists and other experts as appropriate.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.
• Additionally developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
• Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes that may have a bearing on a case.
• Maintain awareness of Business Continuity programme and role within it.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Work both externally and internally assessing large Construction & Engineering claims, adjusting said claims where appropriate.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
• Ensures all activities and decisions improve the service provided for clients.
• Builds trust and respect by keeping to the commitments made.
• Can convey a message across in one to one situations in a way which is understood.
• Shares information, knowledge and experience freely with others.
• Seeks feedback and invests time in their own self development both technically and behaviourally
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, organisational & communication skills.
• ACII and /or ACILA qualification.
• Experience of Engineering & Construction liability claims and / or Contractors All Risk

Desirable:

• Customer focused.
• Quality focused role - providing quality service to both internal and external customers.
• Team focused - working with colleagues throughout the business.
• Reactive - responding to daily workloads as dictated by customer requirements.
• Proactive - making sure KPIs and SLAs are met.
• Handle and co-ordinate complaints and compliments.
• Achievement of targets.
• Competent use of technology.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Able to co-ordinate a variety of actions concurrently.
• Ability to work to given targets.
• Work both externally and internally assessing large Construction & Engineering claims, adjusting said claims where appropriate.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.

About Us

Crawford & Company is the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions. For over 85 years, we've combined global expertise, industry-leading technology, and a people-first approach to help restore and enhance lives, businesses, and communities.

With more than 9,000 colleagues across 70+ countries, we're united by a shared purpose and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We call this One Crawford.

In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career. To find out more about working at Crawford & Company, take a look here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do - underpinning our strategy with three core elements:

Consciousness

Capability

Culture

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process .

If you have an accommodation need, please email recruitment@crawco.co.uk as soon as possible to make any reasonable adjustments.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we're looking forward to your application.