Derek Foley

Background

About Derek Foley

I have worked in the insurance industry since 2005. During this time I have acquired a wide spectrum of expertise and experience dealing with property, liability and travel claims for major insurers. Throughout I have established a track record for timely achievement of fee targets, skilful and sensible negotiation and complaint handling, and delivery of responses to diverse requirements – often in challenging circumstances - that have been highly appreciated by claimants, client insurers and third parties. My personal attributes include: • Highly adaptable • Flexible • Decisive • Able to perform in pressured environments • Able to work independently • Highly organised • Excellent time-manager My particular areas of professional knowledge and skill include: • High level understanding of insurance – with particular reference to investigation, detection and deterrence of fraud, and active management of claim cost and life cycle • Excellent interpersonal skills • Good communicator and negotiator • Strong writing and IT skills • Leadership skills – particularly motivating, coaching, mentoring, and training