Senior Claims Manager

Company: The Emerald Group Ltd, Search and Selection
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

An established specialist claims consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Manager to lead a team and manage a varied caseload of complex marine and commercial claims.

This is a hands-on role combining technical claims handling, stakeholder management, and people leadership, with a strong focus on delivering efficient, high-quality outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a diverse portfolio of claims, including complex liability matters
  • Leading, mentoring, and performance-managing a team of claims professionals
  • Investigating, negotiating, and settling claims within agreed authority levels
  • Building and maintaining strong client and supplier relationships
  • Representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution forums
  • Providing clear written and verbal reporting to senior stakeholders
  • Supporting loss prevention initiatives and continuous improvement

About You

  • Significant experience in a senior claims handling or management role
  • Strong technical knowledge and confident decision-making ability
  • Proven leadership and team management experience
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Commercially aware, well-organised, and able to work autonomously
  • Comfortable operating in a changing, fast-paced environment

This role offers the opportunity to step into a senior, visible position within a respected specialist environment, with scope to influence outcomes and develop both people and client relationships.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026