Job description
- Hybrid opportunity in Barangaroo, Sydney
- Initial 6 months contract with possibility of extension
An exciting and rare opportunity has become available to join the Specialist Financial Lines Advocacy Claims team in Sydney.
As one of five national FINPRO Senior Claims Advocates you will be responsible for providing comprehensive specialist end to end support to our valued clients experiencing complex, high quantum, high profile and major loss financial lines claims.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct thorough coverage analysis and provide expert advice on claim construction, interpretation, and coverage issues.
- Develop tailored claim strategies for urgent, media-sensitive, and complex litigated matters.
- Provide detailed rationale and guidance to clients during post-loss meetings, ensuring a clear understanding of available coverages and recommended claim strategies.
- Collaborate with insurer markets, legal counsel, and clients to develop and execute strategies for actively litigated matters.
- Maximize client coverage outcomes through comprehensive analysis and strategic guidance.
- Mentor internal financial lines claims staff on legal and coverage complexities.
- Draft detailed correspondence and submissions for insurers.
- Attend site inspections, mediations, and meetings as necessary.
- Legal Degree with 5+ years PQE preferred, along with experience in private practice. Alternatively, strong financial lines claim background is acceptable
- Technical expertise in managing complex financial lines insurance claims.
- Ability to autonomously manage large, complex matters while maintaining quality and customer service.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Team player with excellent time management and decision-making abilities.
To be eligible, it is essential that applicants hold Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship and will undergo a Criminal Record check prior to commencement
If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
