Major Loss Surveyor
London, LND, GB
Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with owned offices and operations strategically located in 45 countries around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and specialty markets, McLarens provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. McLarens, expert adjusters have an average of over 25 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Agriculture, Aviation, Casualty, Crisis Management, Construction & Engineering, Entertainment & Contingency, Environmental consulting, Forensic Engineering, Forensic Fire Investigation, Global TPA Services, Investigation, Marine, Natural Resources, and Property services. For more information, please visit: www.mclarens.com
Purpose
We currently have an exciting opportunity for talented and proven Surveyors to join our Major Loss Practice team based in London / South. Ideally candidates should be based in London or the Home Counties.
The opportunity:
Reporting to the Regional Head of Major Loss you will be working alongside our Major Loss Adjusters and responsible for managing the surveying aspects of claims, undertaking the initial visit with the Lead Adjuster and assisting handling through to conclusion. You will also provide surveying support for all perils working alongside Major Loss Adjusters, ensuring company standards are met in relation to all technical and operational policies and procedures, including data protection and information security.
Key Accountabilities
- Supporting Major Loss Adjusters on both technical and quantum matters
- Assist Major Loss Adjusters with reporting requirements
- Assist Major Loss Adjusters with setting and monitoring accurate reserves
- Completion of VAR assessments
- Investigating, negotiating and agreeing settlement of claims in a professional manner
- Liaising with insured, insurers and brokers to achieve professional and timely conclusion of claims
- Producing reports in compliance with professional standards and internal guidelines in accordance with agreed timescales
- Actively contribute towards McLarens’ business development programme.
- Network, identify and facilitate opportunities for business growth.
- Undertaking projects and other ad hoc work as required.
Experience and Qualifications
Successful candidates should ideally be professionally qualified /working towards professional qualifications and have gained significant experience in Major Loss insurance claims surveying, or in allied professions, demonstrating a focus on quality, communication, and organisational skills.
They will have proven capability in negotiation, decision making, and problem-solving, coupled with strong stakeholder management. An ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally is imperative. A proven, positive reputation in the Broker and Insurer market would be advantageous.
Due to the geographic coverage of the role travel will be required.