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Howden Group Holdings

Jan 10

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need extensive insurance experience, claims or policy wordings expertise, strong negotiation skills, and a legal qualification, ideally with 5+ years PQE.
  • You will provide practical legal advice, manage claims, negotiate wordings, draft documentation, monitor developments, and develop innovative solutions while building client relationships.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience of working within the insurance environment in a Claims or policy wordings development capacity, which may include time working in an insurance focused legal role in private legal practice or similar
  • Experience of working as a claims specialist or technical wordings specialist within the Lloyds and international markets
  • Advanced knowledge of the claims handling process and of specific product areas and related wordings.
  • Advanced knowledge of the market within which the company operates, including awareness of competitors, specific territory knowledge, cultural awareness.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of the insurance sector
  • Strong awareness of the regulatory environment and requirements along with how these impact on the Operating Entity’s activities as well as their own business unit
  • Able to work independently and use initiative
  • Networks extensively and is able to build sustainable working relationships
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Analytical and able to make good decisions
  • Able to work flexibly to achieve tight deadlines/targets
  • An ability to learn and share learning
  • Coaching skills and the ability to manage more junior members of the team
  • Completed a law degree, the Graduate Diploma in Law, the CILEx Diploma in Law and Practice or similar legal qualification, or similar experience. Ideally 5 + years PQE but will consider all applicants.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers high quality advice to the business in a practical and commercially focused way in relation to their area of subject matter expertise.
  • Manages assigned projects and contribute to other projects as required.
  • Provides relevant management information when requested.
  • Develops strong relationships with markets, both claims teams and underwriting (wordings development and negotiation)
  • Negotiate with markets to achieve the best outcome for the client
  • Assists brokers and account executives in relation to wordings, by providing advice to clients and by assisting in negotiations with the market
  • Drafts policy wordings and bespoke wording and claims related documentation as required
  • Develops innovative wordings products, by staying abreast of the market place and responding to client needs
  • Advises clients on any coverage issues
  • Monitors legal, regulatory and claims developments impacting clients or the division/department
  • Prepares thought-leadership articles, seminars, internal training sessions
  • Responsible for all stages of the claim advocacy process in relation to nominated clients. This is inclusive of advice around whether to notify, to drafting notifications, managing information flow, strategically managing the insurance market to driving successful claims resolutions
  • Assists with the development of claims data propositions
  • Interprets instructions and issues arising, and then implement actions according to policies and procedures

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Claims Counsel at Howden?

The primary responsibility of the Claims Counsel is to advise clients and colleagues on policy wordings, complex claims, regulatory matters, and other technical issues across HowdenCAP, while also providing support during the placement and underwriting process.

What qualifications are required for the Claims Counsel position?

Candidates need to have completed a law degree, the Graduate Diploma in Law, the CILEx Diploma in Law and Practice, or a similar legal qualification, with ideally 5+ years of post-qualification experience, although all applicants will be considered.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, Howden places a strong emphasis on career progression and provides opportunities for mentoring and developing less experienced team members.

What types of claims and business lines will the Claims Counsel be managing?

The Claims Counsel will manage areas including Credit & Political Risk, W&I (Warranty and Indemnity), Tax & Contingent Risk, Environmental & Climate, and Title.

How does Howden support work-life balance?

Howden is committed to work-life balance and offers reasonable accommodations, such as flexible hours and hybrid working options to align with individual needs.

What type of training does the Claims Counsel provide?

The Claims Counsel provides internal and external training to brokers, helping them with client development and sharing expertise on policy wordings and complex claims.

Will the Claims Counsel have a role in negotiating with markets?

Yes, the Claims Counsel is responsible for negotiating with markets to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

What skills are crucial for the Claims Counsel position?

Essential skills include strong negotiation abilities, analytical thinking, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to build sustainable relationships within the industry.

Are there opportunities to contribute to thought leadership at Howden?

Yes, the Claims Counsel is expected to prepare thought leadership articles and may participate in seminars and internal training sessions.

Is experience in a legal role within private practice considered relevant for this position?

Yes, experience in an insurance-focused legal role in private practice or similar settings is considered valuable for the Claims Counsel position.

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Howden Group Holdings

We are an international insurance group with employee ownership at our heart.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Howden Group Holdings is a leading international insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Founded in 1994, it comprises Howden Broking and underwriting business DUAL. Howden Group Holdings’ businesses operate across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the USA, Australia and New Zealand.