Claims Associate Director - PI Construction
Job Description
Overview
\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Professional Indemnity Claims specialist to join a highly regarded market-leading team handling some of the UK’s largest and most complex construction claims portfolios.
\nThis role offers significant autonomy, exposure to major Tier 1 contractor accounts, and the opportunity to develop into a recognised specialist within the construction claims market.
\nThe successful candidate will work closely with senior claims professionals, managing a portfolio of high-value and technically complex Professional Indemnity claims across the construction sector.
\n\nKey Responsibilities
\n• Manage a portfolio of Construction PI claims from notification through to resolution
\n• Handle complex and high-value claims involving Tier 1 UK contractors
\n• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, solicitors, adjusters, and other key stakeholders
\n• Provide strategic guidance and technical support on major losses and coverage issues
\n• Support clients through complex claims negotiations and resolution strategies
\n• Ensure claims are managed efficiently and in line with regulatory and market requirements
\n• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the construction claims practice
\nClaims Portfolio
\n• Pure Construction Professional Indemnity focus
\n• Portfolio consists predominantly of Tier 1 UK contractor accounts
\n• Average claim values regularly reach tens of millions of pounds
\n\nExperience:
\nEssential
\n• Minimum 5 years’ experience handling Professional Indemnity claims
\n• Strong technical claims knowledge and experience managing complex losses
\n• Experience working within the UK insurance market
\n• Ability to manage high-profile client relationships and large corporate accounts.
\n• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
\nDesirable
\n• Construction PI claims experience OR Professional Indemnity exposure from architect/engineer clients
\n• Background gained within a broker, insurer, legal practice, or loss adjusting environment
\n• Exposure to large and complex corporate claims programmes
\n\nCareer Development
\nThis role offers a clear pathway to further seniority, providing increasing exposure to major accounts, market-leading clients, and complex claims matters. The successful individual will have the opportunity to establish themselves as a recognised specialist within the Construction Professional Indemnity market.
\nLocation & Working Pattern
\n• Hybrid working with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely.
\n• Flexible approach to office attendance
\n• Central London location
\nPackage
\n• Competitive basic salary
\n• Annual discretionary bonus
\n• Comprehensive benefits package
\n• Excellent long-term career development opportunities
