Description

RiverStone International Australia is seeking a Senior Claims Consultant to join its Sydney Claims team. In this senior technical role, you will manage a portfolio of complex casualty, liability and financial lines claims within a legacy and run-off environment. Working closely with the Head of Claims, you will provide expertise across the full claims lifecycle, influence key claims decisions, support claims finality strategies and help develop technical capability within the wider team.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with the following:

Experience & Qualifications

- Minimum 5 years' experience handling long-tail insurance claims, including casualty (liability bodily injury and liability property damage) and/or also exposure to financial lines business.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex and litigated claims within the Australian insurance market.
- Previous experience in a senior technical claims role.
- Experience within legacy, run-off or discontinued portfolios is highly desirable.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical guidance to other claims professionals.
- Degree in Law,



Business or a related discipline preferred.

Knowledge

- Strong understanding of Australian insurance claims practices and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of the Australian legal system and General Insurance Code of Practice.
- Valuable understanding of insurance and reinsurance principles.
- Knowledge of reserving practices, litigation management and claims resolution strategies.
- Understanding of legacy insurance portfolios, run-off operations and claims finality techniques.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong technical claims handling capability and analytical skills.
- Excellent coverage analysis and problem-solving ability.
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and workload management skills.
- Coaching and mentoring capability.
- High levels of professionalism, integrity and attention to detail.

📌 Senior Claims Consultant (Australia)
🏢 RiverStone International
📍 Australia