Motor Claims Handler

This job is with Allianz Commercial, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Role Description You will join our Motor Claims team, playing a key role in delivering excellent outcomes for customers by investigating and settling claims fairly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to develop your claims expertise within a supportive, high-performing environment. Location: This role is based in our Chelmsford, Leeds or Bournemouth office, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that attend the office 2-16 days per month. You will work flexibly across shift patterns, with start times between 8:00am - 11:30am and occasional weekend working (approximately one day every three weeks) This is a full-time position-37.5 hours on a permanent basis. Salary Information Pay: Circa £27,007.50 per year. Pay is based on experience, skills, and location and is part of our total reward package. About You Register and validate new motor claims promptly, accurately applying policy terms and conditions •Investigate, negotiate, and settle claims within your authority limits to deliver fair and timely outcomes •Manage a varied caseload, including identifying and handling potential fraud through evidence gathering and risk assessment •Liaise with underwriters, suppliers, solicitors, and loss adjusters to ensure smooth claim resolution •Maintain accurate reserves and process payments in line with company guidelines and regulatory standards •Manage internal tasks such as diaries, inactivity, cheques, and recoveries within agreed timeframes •Escalate claims outside your authority in line with referral processes •Support team development by sharing knowledge and assisting less experienced colleagues •Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience through innovation and technology Essential Skills •Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload •Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach •Confidence working in a telephony-based environment •Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines •Attention to detail and the ability to make sound decisions •Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset Desirable Skills •Previous insurance or claims handling experience •Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage What We Will Offer You Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including: •Flexible buy/sell holiday options •Hybrid working •Annual performance related bonus •Contributory pension scheme •Development days •A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet •Retail discounts •Volunteering days Our Ways of Working Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion