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
0203 846 3071

francesca@douglas-scott.co.uk

Francesca began working for Douglas Scott in 2017, joining the National Insurance team. Her role involves placing Paralegals and Solicitors into claimant and defendant Personal Injury law firms in the London area and her clients range from sole-practitioners to international Law Firms. Francesca previously worked for an insurance company as a part of the Expert Liaison team, and so, has previous knowledge within the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury market. She graduated from the University of Lancashire after completing a Primary School Teaching degree, prior to that gaining A-Levels in Business Studies, English and Religious Studies.

"Francesca has taken the initiative to approach firms I am interested in and has always taken action promptly and efficiently. She was very helpful in the lead up to my interview and I felt able to approach her with any queries. She always considers my situation and career aspirations and as such I trust her to put me forward for appropriate roles."

NQ Healthcare Solicitor | London

Aaron Dyson

Principal Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

aaron@douglas-scott.co.uk

What inspired you to pursue a career in legal recruitment?

The man, the myth, the legend … Jon-Paul Hanrahan


What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Invest in the S&P 500

What’s one goal you’re working towards this year?
Buying an Audermars Piguet Royal Oak Self Winding 41mm “Grande Tapisserie” dial in the inconic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” shade

Gareth Hibbert

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

gareth@douglas-scott.co.uk

What’s one goal you’re working towards this year?

Professionally I am working toward Senior Consultant, pretty close now will have that in the bag by the end of the year. Personally I am looking to move house, need something a bit bigger and something with a garage so I can tinker.


What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day?

Don't get much chance to unwind with a 2-year-old, my unwinding is the tram journey home. I do love coming home and spending quality time with my family though, nothing beats that.


If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

Well my degree is in in microbiology focused heavily on soil so probably that. Glad I'm not though I don't think I would be able to handle all that excitement...


Nina Rushton

Associate Business Unit Director
0161 233 6360

nina@douglas-scott.co.uk

If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

Probably working in an animal sanctuary somewhere or a zoo as I love animals!


Tell us something that people might not know about you.

Ihave a variety of animals including a sheep, ducks, hens and rabbits!


What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with my friends, travelling, going to concerts/festivals, spending time in the countryside and or course spending time with my animals.

Lois Caffrey

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

lois@douglas-scott.co.uk

If you weren’t in recruitment, what would you be doing?

I would love to be an actor.


Tell us something that people might not know about you.

I am obsessed with feng shui, and everywhere I go I try to create feng shui in people’s homes without them giving me permission most of the time!


What advice would you give to someone looking to enter the legal recruitment field?

You need thick skin or you won’t survive...

Ruby Quinn

Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

ruby@douglas-scott.co.uk

What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?

I just completed my law degree at Edge Hill University and was working in the sales department of a call center in the energy sector.

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?

I am most looking forward to a new opportunity and adventure, hitting the ground running in a new career and the opportunities to progress up the ladder with Douglas Scott. I also love the idea of helping people discover new opportunities for themselves in their careers.

If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?

I would most likely be pursuing my law degree down the more traditional route of further study with an LPC and becoming a solicitor.

Tell us something that people might not know about you?

I love true crime documentaries and it scares my boyfriend to no end how calm I am when I watch them! I suppose that is where the love of the legal industry comes from.