Job Posting End Date: November 20
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Job Description Summary Role
Claims Coordinator (Open to entry-level)
Location: Dorking or Basingstoke (Hybrid, 8 days per month in office)
Salary: £26,000
What will you bring? At Unum, we're here to support people through some of life's most challenging moments. As a Claims Coordinator, you'll play a key role in helping customers access the support they need, delivering excellent service with empathy, accuracy and professionalism. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in a thriving sector with ample opportunity to grow. Previous claims experience isn't required so if you're organised, customer-focused and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
You’ll be part of a supportive Claims team responsible for helping customers throughout their claims journey. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Registering new claims accurately and efficiently
- Managing customer and broker enquiries via email and telephone, so confidence in speaking to people is key
- Providing excellent customer service and keeping customers informed throughout the process
- Processing claims related administration and correspondence
- Supporting the management of long-term claims by reviewing ongoing cases
- Updating customer records and maintaining accurate information across multiple systems
- Managing shared mailboxes and workflow queues to ensure service levels are met
- Supporting colleagues across the wider Claims team with a variety of administrative tasks
- Looking for opportunities to improve processes and enhance the customer experience
What we're looking for
We're more interested in your potential than your previous industry experience. To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Experience providing great customer service, whether face-to-face, over the phone or via email
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence learning new systems and processes
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Company: Unum UK
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Claims Coordinator in Dorking employer: C5094 Unum European Holding Company Limited
Unum UK is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career growth. As part of the international Unum Group, employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits, all while working in a collaborative Agile environment that fosters innovation and mentorship. Located conveniently with access to a free shuttle service, Unum UK is dedicated to creating a thriving workplace where ambitions can flourish.
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C5094 Unum European Holding Company Limited Recruitment Team
