Travel Claims Handler in Belfast

Develop Your Career in Insurance: An opportunity to kickstart your career, with full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in a dynamic industry.

Customer-Centric Organisation: Be a part of NFU Mutual, a reputable organisation known for its unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence.

Hybrid Working: Work from up to 80% of the time once you’re up to speed. The rest of your time will be spent working from our Service Centre in Belfast.

Salary up to £26,200 depending on experience + up to 10% annual bonus.

About the role: As a Travel Claims Handler at NFU Mutual, you will be at the heart of delivering exceptional customer service, investigating and processing claims to ensure the best possible outcomes for our customers. You will be responsible for managing a range of travel-related claims, often involving overseas incidents or foreign third parties. Your role will involve handling claims from start to finish – from the initial investigation through to settlement, ensuring that all criteria are met and the process runs smoothly. You will liaise with policyholders, agents, third-party companies, and foreign insurance providers to gather the facts, assess liability, and ensure our customers receive the support they need. This is a dynamic role that offers a great mix of phone-based work and system-based claims management. While you will receive plenty of on-the-job training and coaching from a close-knit team, you will have all the support you need to grow and thrive in the role. With a small team, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where everyone works together to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve any issues that may arise. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the insurance industry. You will be fully supported in your career journey with a structured training approach, a buddy system, and a chance to make your mark within the business.

About you: In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers, so you will need a strong mix of technical and interpersonal skills. You will be adaptable, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

• IT Proficiency & Attention to Detail: You will need strong skills in customer databases, claims systems, and Excel to handle claims efficiently and accurately.
• Customer Service Experience & Communication Skills: Previous phone-based customer service experience (ideally in a regulated environment) is key, as you will need to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Investigative Mindset & Problem Solving: You will need to ask the right questions, gather all the facts, and apply your problem-solving skills to find the best solutions for our customers.
• Customer Focus & Initiative: A customer-first mindset is essential, with the ability to take initiative and think on your feet to resolve claims efficiently.
• Prioritisation & Adaptability: With a varied caseload, being able to prioritise effectively and adapt quickly to changes will ensure you stay on top of your responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

If you are organised, enjoy working with people, and are keen to make an impact in the insurance industry, this role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow with us.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Rewards and Benefits: When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary up to £26,200 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.