Legal Officer at APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal claims handling, Processing & Reserving to ensure timely and fair handling of third-party claims review judgments and settlement proposals and making further recommendations and forwarding to management for further approval.
• Legal Research & Advisory – Conduct legal research and provide expert opinions.
• Manage legal Diary & Case Management – Track court schedules and ensure timely witness attendance.
• Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations;
• Regular reviewing of reserves;
• Ensure prompt settlements of judgements as per TATs to avoid proclamations and auctioneers; 
• Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations.
• Giving detailed and researched legal opinions on claims, litigation matters and those relating to the Company.
• Managing claim costs through strategic Initiatives of the company to ensure profitability of the business
• Insurance Recoveries – Drive subrogation efforts to recover losses from third parties.
• Maintain legal registers, track decretal deposits, and update case status
• Excess Collection & Compliance – Follow up on third-party property damage (TPPD) and injury excess collection.
• Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Teamwork skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Legal Practice

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience