National Insurance Team
A focus on our expertise within Insurance related legal professionals.
The National Insurance desk covers Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Healthcare, Court of Protection, Professional Negligence/Indemnity, and Abuse roles (Claimant and Defendant). Our clientele ranges from sole practitioners to Top Tier International Law firms located across England, Wales, and Scotland. The team consists only of Senior Recruitment Consultants specialising solely in Insurance Recruitment. With over 20+ years of experience within this sector between us, we are true experts within the Insurance Legal Market, equipped to provide tailored solutions and unparalleled service to our clients and candidates alike.
Here's what our Head of National Insurance, Francesca Turner, had to say:
"Recruiting within the National Insurance space is truly fulfilling. Beyond simply matching candidates with their dream roles, we witness the profound impact they make on individuals' lives. From Court of Protection Solicitors and Catastrophic Injury Solicitors guiding people through life-altering injuries to Healthcare Lawyers safeguarding the NHS. It is important to us to speak to each candidate and client on an individual basis to understand their needs, build relationships and provide support for a long-lasting relationship. "
Clients:
We offer a comprehensive recruitment service covering all manner of insurance positions within Personal Injury (RTA, EL, PL, OL), Holiday Sickness, Travel Insurance, Industrial Disease, Clinical Negligence, Healthcare – Inquests / Regulatory, Commercial Insurance, Professional Negligence / Indemnity, Insurance Fraud and Credit Hire.
Our specialist team aim to respond to new assignments in an efficient manner with an aim to understand the job brief fully and provide the best CVs to clients within an agreed time frame. By keeping in regular contact with our specialist (and expanding) pool of insurance candidates, we can maintain knowledge over the candidate journey, and be there to support them through all stages of their career.
Candidates:
Our highly skilled team of consultants offer full recruitment support across all practice areas and levels; from legal support, up to Partner level. It is our job to understand your ideal job and guide you through the process of succeeding in realising your ambition and securing that job.
Candidates will be briefed on the current state of the insurance market, current market rates and intimate knowledge of the best insurance teams and insurance specialist law firms alike.
Francesca Turner, Head of National Insurance at Douglas Scott for over seven years, specialises in placing Paralegals and Solicitors in Personal Injury law firms across London. Before joining in 2017, she worked in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury within an insurance company's Expert Liaison team. Francesca holds a Primary School Teaching degree from the University of Lancashire and A-levels in Business Studies, English, and Religious Studies.
Aaron Dyson, a Principal Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott’s Dubai office, specialises in the Costs sector. With over three years at the company, he provides tailored recruitment solutions to clients and candidates. Inspired by Jon-Paul Hanrahan, he follows the advice to “invest in the S&P 500.” Outside work, Aaron enjoys his passion for luxury watches and this year, he’s aiming to acquire an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
Gareth Hibbert is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over two years at the company. He’s looking to move to a bigger house with a garage for tinkering. After a busy day with his 2-year-old, Gareth unwinds during his tram journey home. He loves spending quality time with his family. If not in recruitment, Gareth would pursue a career in microbiology, focusing on soil.
Nina Rushton, Associate Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, has been with the company for over 13 years. A passionate animal lover, she’d likely be working in a sanctuary or zoo if not in recruitment. Outside work, she enjoys travelling, concerts, festivals, and countryside adventures. In her spare time, she cares for a variety of animals, including a sheep, ducks, hens, and rabbits.
Lois Caffrey is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over five years at the company. If not in recruitment, she would love to be an actress. Lois is also obsessed with feng shui and enjoys creating it in people’s homes, often without their permission! Her advice for those entering legal recruitment is to have thick skin to handle the challenges the field brings.
Abbie Clifford is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment with five years of industry experience. On weekends, she performs as Frida in an ABBA tribute band—a fun fact many people may not know. After a busy day, Abbie unwinds with snacks, a good book, and her cat. She finds it rewarding to help candidates secure their ideal job. Her advice for newcomers is to stick with it, as it’s a rewarding career once it clicks.