Costs Negotiator

To pursue the settlement of legal costs as soon as practicably possible on a range of Legacy, Abuse, Military & Corporate Risks claims. A Costs Negotiator should be able to proactively review cases; formulate an initial costs strategy and settlement parameters; provide comprehensive advice to clients; commence early telephone negotiations with opponents; and liaise, as required, with Insurers throughout the life of the file. The Costs Negotiator should be able to establish strong working relationships within the Costs team; the wider Keoghs business; and with our clients through use of excellent oral skills and succinct written communications. The Costs Negotiator will be expected to attain their Objectives as well as Client SLAs and KPIs. Support and mentoring with their Personal Development Plan will be provided to enable technical development and career progression. The Head of Costs is Howard Dean; Technical Director is Elaine Pitt; and Business Unit Director is Amanda Nuttall. This role is in the Legacy, Abuse, Military & Corporate Risks team managed and led by Paul Edwards.

As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across Industrial Disease. Take ownership of your own caseload of NIHL claims, while making a real impact on clients’ outcomes. Come and join a dynamic, supportive, and sociable team with excellent career development opportunities! About the Team * The team of 130 specialists operates across the UK, acting for all four of the major legacy insurers, as well as large corporate and public sector bodies. * They provide a full-service disease offering; combining high-level strategic support and an experienced scalable volume proposition that deals with all types of disease claims, long and short tail. * The team provides clients with crucial insight into current trends, and how they can improve strategy and reduce claim costs. * From low value/high volume NIHL claims to group-action abuse claims, the team has the expertise, experience and innovative approach required to handle claims and ensure indemnity spend it kept to a minimum. Why Apply? * Be part of a fast-growing, respected team where your work makes a difference. * Access career development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. * Work in a friendly, professional environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.  * #INDUKI