Associate – Financial & Professional Risks – 2+ PQE – Exeter

Overview

In this role you will support a market-leading Financial & Professional Risks practice by advising policyholders in high-value disputes across courts and consumer schemes. You will handle complex indemnity, D&O, FI and coverage matters, report to insurers with precise strategy, and contribute to business development. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, cost-efficient claims solutions and deepen understanding of the professional indemnity market. This is a high-stakes role with significant impact on client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex professional indemnity, D&O, FI and coverage matters
• Advise on scope of duty, breach, causation, quantum and policy liability issues
• Report to insurer clients with strict service standards, reserving, case planning and strategy
• Apply Civil Procedure Rules knowledge (costs management, Part 36, funding, interim applications, disclosure, expert instructions)
• Stay updated on civil procedure reforms and pilot schemes (Online Court, Fixed Recoverable Costs, Disclosure Pilot)
• Deliver commercial, cost-efficient claims solutions via ADR, expert/QC determinations, arbitration, adjudication and negotiation
• Build strong relationships with policyholders, insurers, brokers and Counsel
• Develop understanding of the professional indemnity insurance market
• Support marketing and business development initiatives within the team

Key requirements

• A passion for delivering excellent client service
• Strong analytical skills with a solutions-focused mindset
• Commercial awareness and ability to provide clear, practical advice
• Confidence handling complex and technical matters
• Proactive approach and willingness to take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships

• client service orientation
• analytical thinking
• commercial awareness
• Civil Procedure Rules (costs management, Part 36, funding, interim applications, disclosure, expert instructions)
• knowledge of professional indemnity insurance, D&O and coverage issues
• ADR and arbitration practices

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