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Claims Handler -Medical Malpractice

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Kennedys

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Legal
  • United Kingdom
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have claims handling or paralegal experience, ideally in insurance. Medical Malpractice knowledge is a plus. Strong client liaison skills and electronic case management experience are needed.
  • You will manage medical malpractice claims, offer customer service, liaise with clients, and utilize electronic case management systems for efficient claims handling.

Requirements

  • Claims handling experience or alternatively paralegal experience (preferably gained at a defendant insurance law firm or with the insurance market).
  • Experience of Medical Malpractice claims is ideal but not essential
  • Liaison with clients, provision of customer service
  • Use of electronic case management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Managing medical malpractice claims for a number of well-known insurers.
  • Providing pro-active, responsive, and cost-effective claims management.
  • Liaison with clients, provision of customer service.
  • Use of electronic case management systems.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid work model, allowing frequent remote work with travel to one of Kennedys' offices once a month.

What types of claims will I be handling?

You will be managing a wide range of medical malpractice claims, including errors during cosmetic treatments, complaints against individual clinicians, dentists, or hospitals.

Is experience in medical malpractice claims essential for this role?

While experience in medical malpractice claims is ideal, it is not essential, and we encourage candidates with other claims handling or paralegal experience to apply.

What qualifications are required for the Claims Handler position?

You should have claims handling experience or paralegal experience, preferably gained at a defendant insurance law firm or within the insurance market. Experience with medical malpractice claims is a plus but not required.

Who are our primary clients?

Our primary clients include medical malpractice insurers, aesthetics and cosmetic insurers, insured independent hospital groups, and insured healthcare practitioners.

Will I need to interact with clients in this role?

Yes, you will be required to liaise with clients and provide outstanding customer service as part of your responsibilities.

Is there a possibility for long-term progression in this role?

Yes, this role offers excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing team.

What kind of case management systems will I be using?

You will be using electronic case management systems as part of your claims handling duties.

Are there any accommodations available during the application process?

Yes, we invite candidates to inform us if they require any additional support or adjustments to submit their application.

A global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1899
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in litigation/dispute resolution and advisory services, particularly in the insurance/reinsurance and liability sectors. With over 2,150 people worldwide across 41 offices in the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, we have some of the most respected legal minds in their fields. We act for insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies and corporates. Our deep sector knowledge means that we understand the impact of proposed regulations and advise our clients on the implications this will have on their business. Every day we make a difference for our clients.