Oliver James has been exclusively mandated by a well-known international insurance company based in Paris, who are looking for their next claims professional to join their growing teams.

We are looking for an experienced claims profile with experience in either casualty or Financial lines. We also need someone who speaks English to a strong level.

Please see a list of the responsibilities below:

• Interprets policy coverages and determine if coverages apply
• Sets activities, reserves and authorises payment within scope of authority, settling claims in most cost effective and timely manner.
• Handle claims up to 250,000 euros
• Ensures prompt issuance of disbursements while effectively managing loss costs and claim expenses.
• Participates in performing investigations and evaluating claims through contact with insureds, claimants, witnesses and experts.
• Identify and escalate serious claim developments to management efficiently and effectively.
• Partners with legal counsel, account representatives, brokers, underwriters and insureds to develop a focused strategy for timely and cost effective resolution of claims.
• Develop and maintains strong broker relationships.
• Recognises need for negotiation, participates in planning strategy and negotiates within scope of authority.
• Analyses claims activity and prepares reports for management review.
• Keeps current on relevant issues, regulations and trends.
• Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and ensure, at a level appropriate to the position, that appropriate measures are in place to ensure this compliance

Salary - Competitive salary plus bonus and other advantages

Working from home - 2 days

Location - Centre of Paris

Profile needed:

• An experience in claims ideally in Casualty or Financial Lines
• Strong level of English
• A degree from an insurance school/legal school
• Strong communicator

This is the perfect opportunity to join a rapidly-growing team of Underwriters and claims professionals in the centre of Paris. The company is also known for having an excellent atmosphere with an expanding portfolio of clients. Please do not miss out on this opportunity and apply right away for an initial conversation.