Job Description

Description

The Lead File Handler will handle own caseload within the Disease department of Hourly Rate Industrial Disease claims including but not limited to NIHL and potentially other disease cases. To manage and progress claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired outcomes for clients at appropriate levels of profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing documents and preparing reports Developing an assistant fee earner Dealing with disclosure Reviewing evidence (Including records) Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements Instructing Experts Attending conferences and Trials Dealing with routine correspondence Court appointments Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds Ensure adherence to Court timetables To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations Adhere to the Keoghs Values

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Technically proficient in dealing with NIHL disease claims as a minimum. Other short tail disease experience would be desirable. Effective negotiator Ability to use own initiative Good listening and verbal communication skills Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise Ability to work under pressure and to target An enthusiastic and hardworking individual Good level of IT skills

Job Benefits

Davies Incentive Plan 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) Simply Health Care Cash Plan WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing Death In Service - after 1 years' service Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer Employee Resource Groups Employee Volunteering Programme Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Gym Flex
Access to Online Discount Sites Discounted Gourmet Society Membership Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide Discounts at local retail outlets after successfully completing probation

About Keoghs

Keoghs is a leading provider of legal and claims solutions to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than 1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.


With more than 50 years' experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we've transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we've reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.