Assistant Manager - Legal (Title Insurance - Tamil)

Legal / Law

About the Employer

Job Description

We are Hiring ASSISTANT MANAGER – LEGAL (TITLE INSURANCE - TAMIL)

Sri Lanka Insurance General is backed by decades of industry experience and the country's most extensive insurance sector technical knowledge base. Join a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals and discover unparalleled opportunities for career growth and personal development within a performance-driven culture.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Underwrite Title Insurance files and determine appropriate premium loadings based on the assessed level of risk.
  • Identify defects in property titles and negotiate with relevant stakeholders to communicate the deficiencies and obtain the necessary documentation to facilitate a final decision on the insurability of the property title.
  • Advise customers on obtaining the necessary documentation and reports from their lawyers and surveyors to mitigate title-related risks.
  • Determine appropriate premiums and apply risk-based loadings in accordance with the assessed level of risk.
  • Issue endorsements for Title Insurance policies.
  • Liaise with Panel Lawyers and Panel Valuers in respect of Owner's Policies to obtain Title Reports and Valuation Reports.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficient service delivery and achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction in relation to Title Insurance policies.
  • Maintain strong relationships with lending institutions to generate Title Insurance business and resolve issues to the satisfaction of the borrower and loan applicants.
  • Meet with clients to discuss Title Insurance-related matters and provide appropriate solutions to resolve identified issues.
  • Execute lease agreements for branches as instructed by the Administration Department.
  • Handle Tamil litigation matters and assist with the translation of third-party claims documents.

Qualifications

  • Masters Degree/Post Graduate Diploma / Degree/ Special Degree/Professional Qualification or Equivalent related to the functional area from a University/Institute approved by the UGC
  • Must be an Attorney-at-Law.
  • Minimum of three (03) years of experience in an Executive Grade position or a similar capacity.
  • Professional experience in property law, conveyancing, title examination, legal due diligence, or insurance will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in Title Insurance will be highly advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of property-related laws and regulations.
  • Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Age should be below 45 years.