Claims Manager, Liability

Who we are:

Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd's. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd's.

Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969's traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971's innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd's through our Platform Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of 300 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company's mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.

"We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world." - David Ibeson, Group CEO

Your Role:

As Apollo's Claims Manager for Liability Lines, you will lead and oversee the management of complex liability claims across Apollo's syndicates, ensuring the effective handling of US casualty exposures and related classes.

Reporting to the Head of Claims, you will play a pivotal role in driving claims excellence, developing the team's capability, and maintaining trusted relationships with brokers, reinsurers, and external partners.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and guide the liability claims team, ensuring consistent handling aligned with Apollo's claims philosophy.
• Manage complex and high-value liability claims (predominantly US casualty and also associated classes) within defined authority limits.
• Provide expert input to underwriters on coverage, wordings, and emerging claim trends.
• Collaborate with the Head of Claims on large loss processes, reserving discussions, and management reporting.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality reporting for liability claims, with emphasis on reinsurance and consortium data.
• Act as a key contact for external stakeholders including brokers, adjusters, and legal partners, ensuring service standards and transparency are upheld.
• Promote a culture of fairness, integrity, and compliance with all regulatory requirements, including Lloyd's Claims Management Principles.

What We Are Looking For:

• Extensive experience in liability and casualty claims within the Lloyd's or London Market, ideally with strong exposure to US General Liability.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across internal and external partners.
• Excellent working knowledge of ECF and London Market claims processes.
• Sound judgement, analytical capability, and the ability to balance commercial and regulatory considerations effectively.
• Organised, detail-focused, and proactive in approach, with confidence in reporting and decision-making.

What you will get in return:

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working:

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Supporting your application:

Apollo are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience for everyone. Our process includes both virtual (Microsoft Teams) and in-person interviews. If there's anything we can do to make your experience more comfortable or accessible, please let us know.

You can use the following link to share any adjustments or support you may need in advance or on the day Clear Talents

Thank you

To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.