Insurance fraud

Whilst our counter-fraud team is the largest and longest-established in the UK, we don’t do stuffy and formal; we are down to earth and enjoy the delivery of legal excellence. We are incredibly proud of our reputation and of the work we do with our clients in defeating dishonest motor claims and developing strategies and to identify and prevent new and emerging risks. The NDA Fraud File Handler role involves working within a team of fraud specialists and legal support staff. The File Handler will run a caseload of Litigated RTA suspected fraud files on behalf of a cross section of insurance clients, working closely with sophisticated claims handlers acting without any Delegated Authority.In addition, a high level of commercial awareness is essential. The File Handler will work with strategic foresight so to ensure all litigation and opportunities are taken in order to work towards shaping the future of the counter-fraud arena.
The caseload will consist of a range of suspected fraudulent insurance claims consisting of the following types of claim:

Late Notification Claims
Credit Hire Fraud
Salary discussed & disclosed on application, hybrid working 1 day per week in office remainder remote working, Holidays 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service and to 27 after 10 years’ service, Health Care Cash Plan, Employer Pension Contribution, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tech Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Gym Flex
Key Accountabilities It will be the responsibility of the Non Delegated Hourly Rate File Handler to run fraud cases from the point of litigation through to the resolution of the case.
Detailed review and analysis of evidence throughout the life of the case
Identifying strategic litigation opportunities and complex cases when appropriate
Reporting to Insurer client throughout the lifetime of the claim
Achieving, the best result in litigation - protecting the client’s position in relation to proceedings, ensuring full compliance with the court timetable utilising procedural tactical advantages where possible. Adherence to file management policies
Financial Excellence

Commercial awareness so as to retain profitability
Achieve financial targets
Ensure timely and accurate billing
Experience in civil litigation claims handling / as a legal File Handler or suitably qualified (ILEX, LPC etc.)
An understanding of insurance litigation practice and processes together with indemnity principles
Knowledge of the litigation process / working knowledge of the CPR
Experience of time recording and billing systems