Litigated EL/PL Claims Handler

About the role

Keoghs is seeking an experienced Claims Handler to manage a portfolio of litigated Employer's and Public Liability claims for a major insurer client. Working on a delegated authority basis, you'll take ownership of claims from instruction through to resolution, making key decisions, driving litigation strategy and delivering excellent client outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated EL/PL claims.
• Investigate liability, causation and quantum.
• Review pleadings, witness evidence, medical records and expert reports.
• Develop effective litigation and settlement strategies.
• Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits.
• Handle claims proceeding through Infant Approval Hearings.
• Maintain accurate reserving and file management.
• Build strong relationships with the insurer client and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a Technical Support Lawyer on complex cases and technical issues.

Required profile

• Experience handling litigated EL/PL claims.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience working within a delegated authority environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Able to manage a caseload independently while maintaining high service standards.

What we offer

• Davies Incentive Plan.
• 25 days holiday per year (increase with service level, option to buy & sell 3 days).
• Family Cover.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa).
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing services.
• Death in Service.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance).
• Pension contribution: 5% employee, 3% employer.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Volunteering Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Gym Flex.
• Access to online discount sites.
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership.
• Discounted tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide.
• Discounts at local retail outlets (after successful probation).