Head of Speciality Lines and Real Estate Claims - Salary - Competitive Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty has ambitions to grow the Specialty & Real Estate book from £ 1b GWP to £ 1.5b GWP over the next 5 years across both Company Market & Lloyd's Platform.
We're looking for a high performing Head of Specialty Lines and Real Estate Claims to help build a unique market leading Claims proposition to underpin this ambition.
This London based role is ideal for an inspirational leader with extensive experience across S pecialty L ines claims including Construction, Renewables , Engineering, Real Estate, M arine, A ccident and H ealth , Political Violence & Terrorism and Contingency .
It is perfect for someone who is highly respected within the industry, an expert in their field and known for being inclusive, courageous, and willing to constructively challenge conventional thinking.
A bit about the job: You will lead a growing Specialty L ines claims teams which comprises a number of highly experienced claims professionals with deep experience across all Specialty classes .
You will develop and maintain strong relationships with our broker partners and largest clients to support the growth ambitions.
You will provide strategic guidance and oversight , design and deliver the Specialty Lines claim propositions and set the appropriate claims strategy to support growth and improve customer outcomes .
You r responsibilities will include managing settlement costs, overseeing large loss emergence, ensuring reserve accuracy, and achieving outstanding claims outcomes in line with regulations and business objectives .
You will offer strategic advice to senior leadership on Specialty Lines claims matters .
Skills and experience we are looking for: Extensive Knowledge: Deep understanding of the various Specialty Lines classes (with specific expertise in Construction and Real Estate) market practices and trends, and relevant legislation, enabling strategic decision-making and direction .
Lloyds of London and London Market experience is also essentia l along with extensive experience of handling high-value, complex and high-profile claims.
Leadership and Direction : Exceptional leadership abilities, p rovid ing strong direction to the team, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards while achieving business objectives , with a particular focus on Lloyd's and the London M arket.
Proven track record of effective senior stakeholder management and extensive experience of operating at a senior management level.
Strategic Development and Implementation : Develop and implement effective claims handling strategies, offering strategic counsel to senior leadership and aligning with Aviva's overall objectives to maximi s e commercial outcomes.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, ensuring targets are met and promoting continuous improvement within the team.
Collaboration and Representation : Collaborate with senior leadership on claims strategy and proposition, risk management and indemnity initiatives, while maintaining high visibility and representing the organi s ation in Major and Complex claim related matters.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Stay updated with industry trends and best practices, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and reporting on departmental performance to senior management.
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Starting salary competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - depend s on your performance and Aviva's .
Generous pension scheme - A viva will contribute up to 14% , depending on what you put in .
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