Senior Claims Consultant
Overview
Due to exciting growth within our General Insurance division, we are currently recruiting multiple Senior Claims Consultants to support our Specialty and Long Tail teams within the General Insurance division. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of complex and high-value claims, providing technical expertise and driving strategic resolution outcomes.
You will act as a subject matter expert across Specialty and Long Tail claims, including General Liability and complex risk exposures, while supporting team capability and influencing best practice claims handling.
How you'll make an impact
On a day to day basis, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of complex and litigated Specialty and Long Tail claims.
- Provide technical expertise on coverage, liability and claim strategy.
- Drive negotiations and settlements for high-value or sensitive claims.
- Work closely with legal providers and stakeholders on disputed matters.
- Identify and implement early resolution and risk mitigation strategies.
- Mentor and support Claims Consultants to uplift capability.
- Provide insights on portfolio trends, risks and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and policy requirements.
About you
About You
We are looking for experienced claims professional with demonstrated expertise in Specialty and Long Tail general insurance. You bring strong technical capability, commercial acumen and the ability to manage complex and sensitive claims independently.
We’re looking for:
- Significant experience, ideally 5 years, in General Insurance claims, with exposure to Specialty and Long Tail portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of General Liability and complex claims environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing litigated or high-value claims.
- Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor others.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to develop strategic claim approaches.
- Deep understanding of insurance policy interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
What we can offer you:
- Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including fantastic Work from Home options and flexibility
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
- Paid Parental Leave, Reproductive leave, birthday leave and purchased lifestyle leave packages
- Collaborative working environment – friendly, flexible and supportive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities
- A dedication to your wellbeing through our fitness passport, peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs
- Staff benefits including additional purchased leave, volunteer leave days, retail discounts and more!
How to Apply
Apply now to join Gallagher Bassett. Click ‘Apply for this Job’ to submit your application.
Gallagher Bassett is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.
You must have the right to live and work within Australia to be considered for this opportunity.
Apply now and join a team that makes a difference!
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
- Novated Leasing opportunities
- Two paid volunteer days annually
- Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
- Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
- Peer Support Program
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
- And more...
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Qualifications:About You
We are looking for experienced claims professional with demonstrated expertise in Specialty and Long Tail general insurance. You bring strong technical capability, commercial acumen and the ability to manage complex and sensitive claims independently.
We’re looking for:
- Significant experience, ideally 5 years, in General Insurance claims, with exposure to Specialty and Long Tail portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of General Liability and complex claims environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing litigated or high-value claims.
- Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor others.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to develop strategic claim approaches.
- Deep understanding of insurance policy interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
What we can offer you:
- Attractive remuneration packaging & flexible work arrangements including fantastic Work from Home options and flexibility
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
- Paid Parental Leave, Reproductive leave, birthday leave and purchased lifestyle leave packages
- Collaborative working environment – friendly, flexible and supportive working environment which is built around great team support and rewarding opportunities
- A dedication to your wellbeing through our fitness passport, peer support program, corporate health insurance discounts and wellness programs
- Staff benefits including additional purchased leave, volunteer leave days, retail discounts and more!
How to Apply
Apply now to join Gallagher Bassett. Click ‘Apply for this Job’ to submit your application.
Gallagher Bassett is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.
You must have the right to live and work within Australia to be considered for this opportunity.
Apply now and join a team that makes a difference!
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