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About the Role

The Senior Claims Adjuster – Reinsurance is responsible for the adjustment and management of a portfolio of complex reinsurance claims, including Treaty Casualty, Marine, Property and Aviation. The role focuses on end-to-end claims handling, technical excellence, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring claims are assessed, reserved and settled accurately, fairly and in a timely manner. The postholder will act as a technical referral point for complex claims, supporting the broader team and contributing to high-quality claims outcomes aligned with the Canopius claims strategy.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of reinsurance claims, including complex and high-value losses across treaty classes
Ensure timely and accurate coverage analysis, liability determination, reserving and settlement of claims
Maintain strong control of large losses and catastrophe exposures
Apply reinsurance contract knowledge (including treaty wordings) to drive appropriate claims outcomes
Ensure all claims are handled in accordance with internal authority levels and Claims Manual requirements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date claims records and documentation
Establish and maintain accurate claim reserves, ensuring alignment with expected loss development
Contribute to claims MI, including analysis of trends, large losses and portfolio performance
Support reserving processes through input into monthly and quarterly reviews
Identify and escalate potential adverse developments or emerging issues
Build and maintain strong relationships with cedants, brokers, underwriters, actuaries and internal stakeholders
Act as a key point of contact for claims discussions and negotiations
Support effective collaboration across global claims teams, including Bermuda and Singapore where required
Represent Canopius professionally in external interactions and market engagements
Work closely with underwriting and actuarial colleagues to support portfolio performance and profitability monitoring
Contribute to claims reporting, including large loss updates and material developments
Share insights and market intelligence to inform underwriting and claims strategies
Support delivery of claims function initiatives, including process improvements and change activities
Ensure adherence to claims governance frameworks, regulatory requirements and internal procedures
Escalate complex or high-value claims in line with referral processes
Maintain strong awareness of legal, regulatory and market developments impacting reinsurance claims

Requirements

Strong technical expertise in reinsurance claims handling
Proven experience managing complex and/or high-value claims in the London Market environment
Good understanding of reinsurance contract structures and coverage interpretation
Experience working with brokers, cedants and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical and reserving capability
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple claims effectively
Knowledge of Lloyd’s market

Location

City of London

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

Competitive base salary

Benefits

Non-contributory pension
Discretionary bonus
Insurances including health (family) and dental cover
Benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health

About the Company

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer.
One of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
Fosters a distinctive, positive culture which enables employees to bring their whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity

Fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
Make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment.
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