Senior Claims Handler

We are currently recruiting a Senior Claims Handler to join the Fleet and Specialist product team. This individual will be pro-actively managing a portfolio of Fleet and Specialist products in motor claims from start through settlement, covering all Heads of Damage such as Accidental Damage, Property Damage, Credit Hire and Third-party Personal Injury claims (Portal and Non Portal). You will be providing an exceptional level of service and relationship management to our Fleet customers.

Role: Senior Claims Handler

Location: Sevenoaks with hybrid working

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Between £27,651 and £35,724 DOE plus £2000 annual bonus potential achieved quarterly

What you will be doing:

• Validate all claims for indemnity and fraud.
• Assess liability including communication of our decision.
• Contact all potential claimants or representatives in a timely manner to establish our exposure in respect of all Heads of Damage, ensuring that key information is obtained and updated on the claim file.
• Accurate quantum assessment of claims presented using the relevant tools available to assist.
• Identify cases where intervening on vehicle losses will reduce our overall exposure, utilising the resource of specialist in-house motor engineers.
• Ensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.
• Proactive diary management to monitor and progress cases.
• Application and investigation to ensure accurate reserves in line with company guidelines.
• Accountability for own performance against set objectives.
• Adherence to best practice and key strategies.
• Effective file and portfolio management.
• Assist with coaching and mentoring of less experienced handlers.
• Any other ad hoc task as the needs of the business dictate.

What we’re looking for:

• Persuasive, strong and confident communicator with the ability to relationship manage.
• Ability to use own initiative to explore all options to achieve the best outcome for the business.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a culture of openness, trust, and respect.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to fact find and analyse information to result in accurate decision making.
• Significant PI and/or credit hire claims experience, commercial market awareness and extensive working knowledge of the Pre-Action Protocol, Civil Procedure Rules & hourly rate costs.
• Experience of handling Injury claims outside of the Low Value Personal Injury claims Portal.

About Acorn Insurance:

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays).
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:

• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.