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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | GENERAL INSURANCE INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Solicitor - Casualty Claims |
| Position Code: | 1346 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Managing and resolving a portfolio of Claims, through the provision of legal advice and support. |
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Reports To
Chief Legal Counsel. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Determining policy liability in respect of contentious cases in conjunction with the Claims Manager as required.
Applying a consistent Claims approach, in accordance with the set procedures for the Casualty claims handled by the team.
Providing input into the general insurance regional operational plans from a Claims perspective.
Contributing to the development of service standards for all goods and services providers and ensures team adherence to agreed service standards.
Advising customers, intermediaries and service providers on the alternative dispute resolutions available and the process of arranging them.
Providing expert legal advice specifically in respect to Casualty Claims.
Analysing matters or proposals and recommending legally appropriate solutions or provide legal opinion.
Instructing external legal service providers, and monitor their work and costs.
Identifying actual and potential legal risks and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
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Key Skills
Trade practices and contract law experience.
Proven successful implementation of legal solutions.
Ability to influence key decision makers.
Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information.
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Internal Contacts
Underwriters; Claims; Legal & Compliance. |
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External Contacts
Brokers; Clients; Solicitors/Lawyers. |
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Typical Experience
2 - 5+ years experience as a Corporate Lawyer coupled with a Bachelor of Laws and Business, Accounting or Economics Degree. |
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