Liability Claims Handler - Property in Milton

Department: Claims Management

Location: Glasgow

Description
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Monday – Friday.
Location: Glasgow
Successful applicants will be required to attend one of our offices once a week.
Our Opportunity:
Davies is on the lookout for an experienced Claims Handler to enhance our growing Casualty team.
This role offers a stimulating and supportive environment where the selected individual will be joining a dedicated team, providing a first-class proactive claims handling service to major clients.
What will your day look like:

• Liaison: Communicate with insurers, policyholders, and brokers.
• Investigation: Handle allocated claims, either from your desk or by referring them to a field adjuster for on-site investigation when necessary.
• Evidence Gathering: Obtain all relevant evidence and documentation.
• Resolution: Determine appropriate actions to resolve each case.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports, advising on policy indemnity, legal liability, quantum, and tactics as needed.
• Negotiation: Negotiate settlements within agreed authority limits.
• Professional Correspondence: Maintain proactive communication with all parties involved.
• Adherence to Procedures: Handle cases according to documented procedures and client requirements.
• Reserve Management: Regularly review and maintain proper reserves.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on technical changes relevant to your role, including participating in company facilitated training programs.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Essential:

• Proficiency in managing Claims from cradle to grave.
• Experience with the investigation of Liability.
• Knowledge of how to value injury claims.
• Understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and the Claims Portal.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Collaborative team player.
• Management of personal caseload.
• Demonstrated adaptability and versatility.

Desirable:

• Experience in managing Property Damage claims.
• Familiarity with reserving strategies.
• Exceptional communication abilities across various levels.

This role is tailored for individuals who are eager to apply their claim handling expertise and are ready to grow within a forward-thinking company. If you possess the essential skills and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, Davies welcomes your application.
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Benefits:
Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100\’s of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working; hybrid, work from home or join a collaborative office space
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan

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