Claims, Insurance and MI Lead

Job summary

To provide insurance, legal and general claims handling support to the General Counsel and the business in relation to existing operational projects and new business opportunities, in order to secure and maintain profitable growth through the application of robust commercial disciplines.

The position offers a high degree of autonomy in relation to insurance and claim matters and involves establishing a close working relationship with the Practice Plus Group insurance broker, insurers, 3rd party claims administrators, panel solicitors and internal stakeholders

This is a remote position; however, you will be required to undertake occasional UK travel. This should usually be completed within the day, although may occasionally require overnight stays.

This position is to cover a period of maternity leave and is offered on a fixed term contract basis.

Main duties of the job

As our Claims, Insurance & MI Lead, you will be responsible for;

• Day to day management of the Claims and Insurance function
• Cradle to grave handling of Claims
• Be the conduit of information to and from internal and external stakeholders
• Protect Practice Plus Groups position and ensure our insurance obligations are adhered to at all times
• Review and triage Datix incident reports so that insurers, indemnity providers and the business have sight of incidents /Claims that require action
• Collate Claims data (and accurately maintaining the data base going forward), code Claims, provide MI analysis to the Senior Leadership Team on trends and risks, report the accrual position to the finance team for budgeting
• Provide learning, support, insurance and claim guidance to Ops and Gov on coverage, issues, complaints, historical and newly closed Claims to ensure patterns dont develop and learning is implemented to lower Claims portfolio
• Ensure new business ventures have the proper insurance cover and provide information to the Bids Team for pipeline work
• Collate information from the business and support in the insurance renewal process
• Provide support and guidance to the Claims Administrator

This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required.

About us

With your Legal, Claims and Insurance experience you will have the ability to review documents and assess how best to deal with it, you will also;

• Be a diligent individual with excellent time management skills
• Self-start and be able to work autonomously
• Be able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and professionally with various third parties
• Adhere to legal protocol and court-imposed deadlines
• Effectively use the electronic file and data management system
• Practice and maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times and exercise absolute discretion in the use of all patient information.

  What you can expect in return

• A salary of up to 44,000 per annum depending on experience
• A car allowance
• A close-knit team who supports each other and create a great team atmosphere
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Comprehensive induction program to ensure you are set up for success
• Access to Practice Plus Group perks which allows you to save money on everything from your supermarket shop to holidays.

To apply for the role, click on the apply button below.  If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.  

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Legal, Claims and Insurance experience
• Ability to review documents and assess how best to deal with it
• Be a diligent individual with excellent time management skills
• Self-start and be able to work autonomously
• Be able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and professionally with various third parties
• Adhere to legal protocol and court-imposed deadlines
• Effectively use the electronic file and data management system
• Practice and maintain a high standard of confidentiality at all times and exercise absolute discretion in the use of all patient information.