Defence Claims Manager
About this role
Overview
Strata Solicitors, Gallagher Bassett's in-house law firm, is seeking an experienced Claims Manager to lead our Defence team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motor claims professional with leadership experience who is passionate about delivering exceptional client service, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence.
Working within our specialist Defence practice, you'll oversee a team handling motor claims on behalf of corporate clients, ensuring outstanding service delivery while supporting the continued growth and success of the business. As a key leader within Strata Solicitors, you'll play an important role in shaping team performance, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to strategic objectives.
How you'll make an impact
As Claims Manager, you'll be responsible for the operational success of the Defence team, delivering excellent outcomes for clients, colleagues and the wider business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating and developing a team of Claims Handlers to achieve individual and team objectives.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key corporate clients.
- Ensuring service level agreements and KPIs are consistently achieved.
- Supporting strategic business objectives through effective management of people, processes and resources.
- Acting as a technical referral point for complex, high-value or sensitive claims.
- Managing performance, coaching, recruitment, appraisals and development plans.
- Preparing client reports, attending service review meetings, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Driving operational excellence, compliance standards and best practice across the team.
- Supporting complaint resolution and the successful management of escalated cases.
About You
- Vast experience handling motor claims within a legal, insurance or claims management environment.
- Previous leadership or team management experience.
- Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Strong technical claims knowledge across pre- and post-litigated claims.
- Excellent communication, coaching and people management skills.
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Compensation and benefits
At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
- Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
- A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
- The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact
At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.
Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Company at a glance
About Gallagher Bassett
We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk. Our team of experienced professionals understands the nuances of your business and always delivers the outcomes that matter most to your organization.
Our story is one of strategic decision making, innovation, commitment to quality, and delivering excellent service. With these, Gallagher Bassett provides a unique suite of claims management and related consulting and technical services.
Gallagher Bassett introduced the Third-Party Claims Administrator (TPA) model to the local insurance industry. As pioneers in this fast-growing sector, we continue to set the benchmark for quality, customer service, and TPA systems across all insurance sectors.
We have operations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Being part of a global organization gives us an advantage in technology, processes, personnel, and consulting services. This combination of global reach and local market expertise enables us to quickly and accurately assess any situation and provide an optimal solution. Our clients can rest assured that we fully understand their needs and are equipped to act whenever, wherever, and however required.
Top Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits programs
- Career development opportunities
- Ongoing learning
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