Claims Associate Director

About you and the role:

Reporting to the Head of Special Projects, the Claims Associate Director will be responsible for leading individual projects, assigned based on availability, expertise and relevant capabilities.  You will be the key liaison with the Enstar M&A team and transaction actuarial team and will assist on due diligence reviews for Enstar’s M&A activity.  You will also act as the key liaison with the Enstar claims and reinsurance teams as required by particular projects.

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring that all work relating to assigned projects is completed on time and to the necessary standard. Review of information provided by external parties regarding potential transactions to evaluate that transaction Responding to queries that may be raised by the other areas of due diligence (M&A financial and Actuarial) Drafting reports (or sections of reports) regarding findings of the assigned projects under the direction of Head of Special Projects Supervising junior staff.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
• Agility and flexible to react to business requirements / priorities Essential to be able to work individually and within a team
• Carry out duties in accordance with internal policies and procedures and applicable law, rules, regulation, good governance and Enstar’s shared values, including putting clients at the heart of our business.
• Keep abreast of industry standards and trends by reviewing publications, attending seminars, participating in meetings, etc. Mentor Cranmore staff, as required.
• In addition to the above key responsibilities, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as the Company may reasonably require.
• Act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence.

What You Will Bring

• Ideally, 10 to 15 years’ claims handling experience
• Knowledge of Lloyd’s and Company market delegated authority market
• A broad technical experience in the (re)insurance industry including both London and international markets.
• Experience in due diligence reviews Experience in claim / exposure reviews A demonstrable technical knowledge in the (re)insurance industry (e.g. underwriting, claims, wordings, Coverholder and Third-Party Administration compliance and/or technical support).
• Knowledge and experience of a broad range of insurance lines of business (workers compensation, US casualty, property, Fin Pro etc)
• Knowledge and experience of a broad range of reinsurance types and commutation agreements / negotiation Excellent Communication Skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to work as part of a team and across functions within Enstar The ability to prioritise workloads and multi-task Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office Products).
• Results oriented and the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• A willingness to travel (Travel within the UK and overseas)

Your Benefits: 

• Pension (Enrolment is automatic on joining with a 10% employer contribution) 
• Dental Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents) 
• Medical Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents through a private health network) 
• Travel Insurance (As an employee you are automatically enrolled with business and leisure travel insurance with single, couple, family, or single parent family coverage options.) 
• Eligible company funded annual 360 Health Assessment. 
• Voucher for free annual eye examination. 
• Option to loan a bicycle and safety equipment tax free. 
• Wellness Reimbursement program (up to 700 pounds annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses, i.e, gym memberships, massage, etc.). 
• Tusker – Electric Vehicle (A fixed monthly amount is taken directly from your gross salary and, in return, you get the use of a brand new electric car.). 
• Optional Critical Illness coverage 
• Automatic coverage provided by income protection programme 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and wellbeing 
• One paid annual volunteer day