The Lead File Handler will handle own caseload within the Military Disease department, specialising in NIHL claims (noise induced hearing loss claims) and potentially other disease cases.

As well as assume responsibility for supervision of mini team, this includes but is not limited to cases, bills and general guidance with the view to progress files and develop the teams technical understanding. 

You will be responsible for managing and progressing claims in accordance with appropriate strategies to secure desired client outcomes at appropriate levels of profitability. 

• Reviewing documents and preparing reports on own files as well as supervising team reports and files.
• Reviewing and approving bills on own files as well as team.
• Technical development of the team i.e. competency framework & strategy.
• Supporting with any strategy meetings and relaying key messages and updates.
• Responsible for creating guidance documents for the team.
• Dealing with disclosure.
• Reviewing evidence (Including records)
• Conducting investigations with Insured / obtaining witness statements.
• Instructing Experts
• Attending conferences and trials.
• Dealing with routine correspondence.
• Court appointments.
• Liaising with and taking instructions from Insurers and Insureds.
• Ensure adherence to Court timetables.
• To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations 
• Adhere to the Keoghs Values  

• Technically proficient in dealing with NIHL disease cases
• People person, able to supervise a mini team.
• Ability to use own initiative
• Effective Negotiator
• Good listening and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain concentration and pay attention to detail
• Ability to self-organise and self-prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure and to target
• An enthusiastic and hardworking individual
• Good level of IT skills

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
• Discounts at local retail outlets

* after successfully completing probation

Keoghs is the leading provider of claims-related services to insurers, businesses and other suppliers to the insurance sector. We manage more than £1bn worth of insurer claims and resolve in excess of 100,000 claims per year working in partnership with leading insurers, MGAs, brokers, corporates and the public sector.

 With more than 50 years’ experience we have an in-depth understanding of the insurance claims process, enabling us to contain and lower litigation rates, shorten claims lifecycles and reduce overall claims costs. We combine proven processes, technology and low cost infrastructure with extensive legal and insurance market knowledge. This enables us to create individual solutions for each of our clients that match their requirements in terms of quality, performance and value for money.
 
 

We invest heavily in specialised services, technology and innovation for our insurance clients, and we are the first to launch a true artificial intelligence (AI) insurance lawyer. Through our proprietary AI lawyer, Lauri, we’ve transformed the claims handling process for low-value personal injury claims; we’ve reduced claim lifecycles and reduced costs for our clients. Supported by commercial acumen and innovative products, Keoghs leads the way in providing legal solutions to the insurance industry.