A leading general insurance company is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Head of Legal/Bodily Injury Claims. The successful candidate will give legal advice to management and also manage all bodily injury, death claims and bonds.

Role Specification

• Establish liability to the company for reported claims
• Ensure that all bodily injury, death and bond claims are acknowledeg without prejudice
• Ensure that claims investigation geared towards obtaining the requisite evidence in establishing liability are conducted and report issued to that effect
• Deal with all legal threats regarding claims
• Ensure that all collateral security for bonds/guarantees are adequate, free from any encumbrances and duly & appropriately registered with the appropriate court or legal institution
• Assist in managing claims ratio of the company
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (Regulators, external counsel, public authority etc), creating relations of trust.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure thet company's full legal rights
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Ensure the prosecution of company's cases as well as managing litigation

Qualification Required & Experience

• A minimum of 7 years at the Bar or 3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrate very good understanding of insurance business
• Be in good standing at the bar
• Have a solid understanding and significant experience and knowledge in company law and practice, labour law and insurance law
• Excellent legal drafting skills, particularly contracts
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to interact with internal and external contacts and provide professional advice

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents, cover letter, curriculum vitae, two professional references, letter of Good Standing from Ghana Bar Association (preferably by email) to:

employmentghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 31 October, 2017