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Litigation Specialist

4 months ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Suncorp Group Full time

The role

also involves assessing liability for alleged injuries and consequential conditions which impact permanent impairment and effectively gathering, investigating, and assessing evidence to make soundly based decisions.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Review independent medical assessments and ensure that they are accurate, adhere to relevant legislation and Guidelines, and appropriately address liability issues Ensure injured workers receive fair compensation for permanent impairment and the ensuing threshold-based entitlements Ensure employers interests are protected by appropriate investigation and preparation of evidence regarding liability, permanent impairment, and litigation Adhere to the model litigant policy while achieving quality assessment and remuneration targets. Represent the insurer and/or provide instructions in legal proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission and Courts. Manage litigated claims in accordance with icare and SIRA policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience:

Experience in a technical role within personal injury insurance (Workers Compensation or CTP) e.g., Technical Advisor, Technical Specialist, WPI & Litigation Specialist, IDR Specialist Experience in managing high risk claims areas such as litigation, WPI, Work Injury Damages, Section 39 claims, Internal Dispute Resolutions within the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme or CTP Experience in drafting and peer reviewing dispute notices Demonstrated understanding of current Workers Compensation Legislation Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation and case law.

Working as part of the Suncorp Group you will have access to an unparalleled range of job opportunities across insurance, banking, wealth management and corporate services. We promote a high-performance culture where people are rewarded for effort and dedication. We recognise and value commitment and encourage our people to maintain a healthy balance between their career and personal time. Suncorp has been awarded Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for seven years in a row.

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

We believe we are at our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.