Insurance Associate

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kennedys Full time
About the Role

Kennedys is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our financial and professional lines practice in Melbourne. The successful candidate will work on a mix of professional indemnity and financial lines matters, including large-scale construction disputes, PI claims, and coverage instructions for local insurers and London syndicates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handling high-value, complex coverage disputes
  • Defending claims for insureds under various policies, including professional indemnity, directors and officers, and management liability
  • Providing coverage advice on complex issues
  • Subrogated recoveries
Requirements
  • 3-6 years' post-admission experience in defendant insurance, with a focus on professional indemnity and financial lines
  • Solid litigation experience in the Victorian Supreme and County Courts, Federal Court of Australia, and VCAT
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Methodical and organized approach to file management
  • Ability to manage own time, with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and integrity, with a strong commitment to client service
About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. We have a presence in 45 offices worldwide and are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our culture is built on client service, professional excellence, hard work, and trust, with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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