Kennedys is looking for a Claims Handler to join their Commercial Claims Handling team. The Claims Handler's primary responsibility will involve managing cyber claims for a number of well-known insurers.

They will be responsible for assessing policy coverage and working closely with breach response counsel, policy holders, brokers and other vendors as well as reporting to underwriters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team with excellent long term progression opportunities. You will be able to work from home frequently with travel to the Taunton office at least once a month for our team anchor day.

Team

Kennedys has been a leading provider for customised commercial claims handling solutions and has dealt with high value, complex and multi-jurisdictional claims since 2000.

We deal with a wide class of business types which include; Solicitors' Professional Indemnity, Architects and other Construction Professionals, Accountants, Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs), Medical Malpractice, Cyber, Legal Expenses, Latent Defects, Before the Event / After the Event (BTE / ATE) claims and many more.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of cyber notifications acting on behalf of cyber insurers and their insureds.
• Dealing with a wide variety of cyber notifications to include, ransomware, data protection, security breaches and other first party cyber claims.
• To be responsible for assessing policy coverage and reporting to Insurers and underwriters where appropriate.
• Handling claims within and outside scheme set delegated authorities.
• To keep up to date with cyber trends, emerging cyber trends and cyber risks in the market.
• To use the Claims Handling Team's electronic case management system for all claims.

Required experience

• Claims handling experience or alternatively paralegal experience (preferably gained at a defendant insurance law firm or within the insurance market).
• Some experience of cyber claims / cyber claims handling is essential but on the job training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proven organisational skills with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience.

This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services.

We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm.

Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive.

Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

At Kennedys, we develop careers in an innovative global environment. s exciting, fast paced and varied and we believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals.

Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world.

A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.

We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority.

We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work.

Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.

We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

Last updated : 2024-04-25