KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Legal claims handling, Processing & Reserving to ensure timely and fair handling of third-party claims review judgments and settlement proposals and making further recommendations and forwarding to management for further approval.
- Legal Research & Advisory – Conduct legal research and provide expert opinions.
- Manage legal Diary & Case Management – Track court schedules and ensure timely witness attendance.
- Regular reviewing of reserves;
- Insurance Recoveries – Drive subrogation efforts to recover losses from third parties.
- Maintain legal registers, track decretal deposits, and update case status
- Excess Collection & Compliance – Follow up on third-party property damage (TPPD) and injury excess collection.
- Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations
- Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations;
- Ensure prompt settlements of judgements as per TATs to avoid proclamations and auctioneers;
- Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations.
- Giving detailed and researched legal opinions on claims, litigation matters and those relating to the Company.
- Managing claim costs through strategic Initiatives of the company to ensure profitability of the business
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.
JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Teamwork skills
- Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Legal practice
- EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience
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