PURPOSE:
Responsible for offering legal counsel, negotiations to ensure settlement of third party claims and recovery on behalf of the company.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviewing judgments and recommending settlement or appeals. Making sure that adequate reserves are maintained at all times.
- Reviewing legal claims lodged against our insured’s and engaging third parties in out of court negotiations in line with past precedents and set parameters.
- Providing legal advice, opinion and assistance on all legal claims matters to the management.
- Co-ordinate the out of court committee sittings and provide periodic reports on the performance;
- Attending court hearing on behalf of the organization as and when required.
- Approving all discharge vouchers and judgments as per the approval limits;
- Reviewing the charges charged by our external advocates to ensure that the fee notes are raised as per remuneration order;
- Monitor and track the progress of legal claims and ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation of case updates and outcomes.
- Ensure that all claims processes comply with relevant laws, regulations and company policies.
