Associate Director

Job Description

Introduction

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At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.

Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters;

think of Gallagher.

Overview

At Gallagher, we’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Associate Director – Construction Claims to join our Claims Division in London. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex construction claims, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in delivering exceptional service across our Specialty business.

How you'll make an impact

As an Associate Director, you will be responsible for managing construction claims from initial notification through to settlement, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and ensuring the efficient progression of claims.

You’ll work closely with insurers, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver outcomes, manage expectations, and provide technical expertise throughout the claims lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction claims from notification through to conclusion, including negotiation with insurers

Provide expert advice and guidance to clients across all stages of the claims process

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and internal teams

Proactively manage claims progression, ensuring timely updates and resolution

Review and respond to insurer queries, resolving issues efficiently

Monitor and track payments, ensuring timely collections and settlements

Ensure all claims documentation and records are accurate, complete, and compliant

Produce and deliver claims data and MI to clients and stakeholders as required

Support continuous improvement of claims handling processes and service delivery

About You

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Significant experience in construction claims within the insurance industry (c.10+ years)

Strong understanding of claims processes, insurance markets, and regulatory requirements

Experience handling complex claims and negotiating with insurers

Knowledge of CLASS system and ECF claims processing (desirable)

Leadership & Skills

• Previous experience leading or mentoring individuals/teams

Excellent client management and relationship-building skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days

Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to

Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x

Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year

Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount

Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally

Season ticket loan

Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your…