Loss Adjuster

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The Loss Adjuster - Brazil Support independently handles claims in Brazil on behalf of McLarens LATAM, across any line of business. The role strengthens the Brazil team's capacity by taking full ownership of assigned files, from first notification through final report, while working within the regional team's standards and procedures.

Fluent Portuguese is required, as the role works directly with Brazilian insureds, insurers and claim documentation. English and or Spanish are desirable for interaction with the LATAM regional team and international clients.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of Brazil claims end to end, from first notification to final report
• Review insurance and reinsurance policies to determine coverage, exclusions and applicable conditions
• Lead site visits, inspections and claim investigations, including cause-and-origin analysis
• Quantify losses and recommend reserves, adjustments and settlement amounts
• Prepare preliminary, interim and final loss adjustment reports to McLarens quality standards
• Act as main point of contact for insurers, reinsurers, brokers and insured parties on assigned files
• Coordinate experts and local resources (engineers, accountants, legal advisors) as each file requires
• Negotiate settlements within agreed authority levels
• Support and coach junior adjusters on technical matters
• Keep files, time records and systems up to date in line with McLarens procedures

Experience and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree with professional license/registration.

Preferred fields: Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), Law, Finance or related.

Experience

5+ years in loss adjusting, handling claims independently in one or more lines of business. International or reinsurance experience preferred.

Languages

Portuguese: fluent, spoken and written - required. English and/or Spanish: professional level - desirable.

Technical Skills

Policy interpretation, loss quantification, report writing, reserve setting; advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Travel

Availability to travel within Brazil.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication
• Negotiation and Influence
• Autonomy and Ownership
• Resilience and Stress Management
• Client Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Key Stakeholders

• External: Insurers, reinsurers, brokers, insured parties and external experts - direct and regular contact
• Internal: McLarens Brazil team, LATAM adjusting team and support functions
• Reports to deliver: Loss adjustment reports in Portuguese, and in English or Spanish when the client requires

Work Style & Culture Fit

• Autonomy: High - manages own files with periodic review by the reporting manager
• Decision-making: Coverage positions, reserve and settlement recommendations within delegated authority
• Teamwork: Close collaboration with the McLarens Brazil team
• Pressure/Deadlines: Handles several complex files at once and meets client reporting deadlines

The workplace

Since 1932, we've been who people turn to in tough times. That's a huge responsibility. It's also a huge opportunity. McLarens is a premier independent loss adjusting and forensic technical services firm, with a global network that delivers consistently excellent service supported by deep local expertise. Our work spans industries and the globe. From disaster relief to aviation, engineering to natural resources, our people get everything they need to impact lives on a global scale. We take our development seriously and offer careers that empower our people to strive for bigger goals and reach new heights. And we've got the expertise to help them get there: our Loss Adjusters boast an average of over 20 years' experience.

What Drives Us:

At McLarens, our commitments shape every experience- for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

• Purpose: Positively impacting people and communities across the globe.
• Progress: Excellence, expertise, and growth opportunities.
• Place: Our culture of empowerment, support and belonging.

The Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Development: Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing, and career growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Support to balance professional and personal life (e.g., hybrid w