Associate – Property Damage Insurance – Bristol – 2+ Years PQE

Overview

As an Associate in a specialist Bristol-based property damage insurance team, you will advise insurers, reinsurers and multinational clients on complex, high-value losses and pursue recoveries. You will contribute to growing a regional practice, collaborate across cross-border matters, and engage with construction and energy sectors. The role emphasizes technical research, sound case management, and client engagement while offering exposure to international work and potential global secondments. This is a dynamic chance to shape a expanding regional capability within a reputed international firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Career development pathways
• Mentoring
• Opportunities for global secondments
• Diversity, equity and inclusion commitment
• Collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, commercially focused coverage advice
• Pursue subrogated recoveries
• Defend high-value, international claims
• Support development of the Bristol team
• Engage with insurers, construction professionals, and non-insurer clients
• Maintain strong technical, research, and case management standards

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in property damage or related insurance work
• Experience handling complex or high-value claims
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload proactively and independently
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong technical and research capability
• Confidence in client engagement and willingness to attend business development events

• Strong communication
• Proactive caseload management
• Client engagement and relationship-building
• Property damage insurance knowledge
• Subrogated recoveries
• Case management and research skills

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