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Posted 07 August, 2026

Large Loss Technical Controller

Vermelo
Brentwood, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Large Loss Technical ControllerAre you an experienced Large Loss Claims professional with a passion for technical quality, governance, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive on reviewing complex claims, challenging decisions, and driving best practice without owning the claim outcome?We're looking for a Technical Controller – Large Loss to join our Claims Technical Team, providing independent quality assurance and technical oversight across high value and complex claims.This is an opportunity to influence business performance, protect customer outcomes, and play a key role in maintaining the highest technical standards across our Large Loss operation.What you'll be doingAs a Technical Controller, you'll act as an independent technical authority, reviewing complex Large Loss claims to ensure they are managed fairly, consistently, and in line with regulatory expectations and best practice.Your responsibilities will include:Conducting structured quality assurance reviews across Large Loss claimsAssessing technical decision making, liability, causation, quantum, reserving, litigation strategy, and documentation qualityProviding independent challenge and assurance on Large Loss reserving decisionsIdentifying technical risks, conduct issues, customer detriment, and opportunities for improvementDelivering constructive feedback and quality insights to handlers and technical leadersProducing thematic analysis to support training, process improvements, and governance reportingUndertaking targeted reviews of panel solicitors and claims with Large Loss development potentialSupporting governance forums through quality intelligence and technical expertiseThis is a second line oversight role focused on assurance and quality, rather than operational claims handling or performance management.What we're looking forWe're interested in hearing from professionals who have:Significant experience handling or overseeing Large Loss claims, including complex injury, specialist liability, or high value property claimsStrong technical knowledge of claims law, litigation processes, reserving principles, and expert evidenceExperience in claims quality assurance, auditing, or technical peer reviewA thorough understanding of Consumer Duty, conduct risk, and fair value principlesThe ability to objectively assess complex claims and communicate clear, evidence based conclusionsExcellent analytical, written, and stakeholder management skillsConfidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders without direct authorityIntermediate Excel skills and experience analysing claims data and trendsExperience across multiple jurisdictions including England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, or European markets would be advantageous.What makes you successfulYou'll be someone who combines technical expertise with sound judgement and integrity. You'll enjoy analysing complex information, identifying trends, and influencing positive change while maintaining independence and objectivity.You'll demonstrate:Technical excellenceAnalytical thinkingProfessional judgementQuality and risk awarenessConstructive challengeStrong stakeholder engagementA customer and conduct focused mindsetTPBN1_UKTJ