Multiple permanent roles available in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne Become a key member of our specialty lines claims team, partnering with National Managers on portfolio health, complex claim strategy, and decision-making Collaborative and supportive culture with genuine opportunities to grow your career Enjoy a hybrid work model in our modern CBD-based office We are seeking experienced claims or legal professionals—ideally with expertise in both—across professional indemnity, financial lines, or injury insurance products.
You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in resolving large, technically complex claims both directly and through mentoring others.
This will be backed by strong commercial acumen, pragmatic advice, and a customer-centric approach, all developed through diverse claims management experience.
Your ability to navigate negotiations, mediations, or litigations to achieve customer and cost-effective settlements will set you apart.
Your reputation will be built on the knowledge you share, rather than simply what you know.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide technical decision-making for specialty claims teams across portfolios.
Design and implement improvements to elevate technical decision-making within specialty claims teams and the broader Commercial Claims business.
Serve as the next-level decision-maker for complex claim referrals from senior claims officers and leaders.
Coach and mentor senior claims officers, technical specialists, and coaches.
Support the design and implementation of processes and internal controls to ensure adherence to risk frameworks and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with the National Manager to set benchmarks for technical performance, fostering a high-performing and engaging team environment.
Critically assess legal panel advice and support claims officers in implementing reserving and claims strategies, ensuring decisions are both commercially and customer-focused.
Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations regarding likely claim outcomes and portfolio impacts.
Skills & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex claims across financial lines and/or public liability (injury) risks.
Minimum 2 years' experience in coaching and people development.
Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
Experience as an associate or senior associate-level lawyer in an insurance law firm is highly desirable.
What we can offer A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council Employee benefits | Suncorp Group At Suncorp we believe we are 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.
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