Senior Claims Handler in Essex

Senior Claims Handler in Essex

Essex Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver exceptional customer service and manage client relationships in claims handling.
  • Company: Join a leading Insurance Broker with a strong, supportive team.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days holiday, health insurance, and flexible hybrid working.
  • Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by leveraging your claims knowledge for clients.
  • Qualifications: Strong claims knowledge, confident negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

As a Claims Handler, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and managing client relationships. With your £500k delegated authority, you will have significant interaction with your clients, including regular meetings. Our client, a leading Insurance Broker, is expanding and seeking another Claims Handler to join their experienced and well-regarded team. You will work across various classes and be involved in all stages of the claims process, from first notification to settlement, collaborating closely with a major client. Your role will include working with your clients to establish the strategy and process for the notification, agreement, collection, and successful settlement of this claims portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your claims knowledge for the benefit of your clients, within an environment that values your contribution. Our client supports hybrid working, allowing you to perform this role both from their Chelmsford office and your home on a weekly basis.

As a successful Claims Handler, you will:

  • Carefully handle the claims negotiation process with your client, underwriters and or their appointed legal representatives and or loss adjusters
  • Proactively anticipate and present to your client the best settlement solution
  • Provide recommendations on coverage to facilitate the settlement of claims
  • Co-ordinate discussions and meetings to ensure superior level of communication between the client, underwriter and their representatives concerning the proposed settlement
  • Use your depth of product and market knowledge to help in resolving contentious claims
  • Engage and oversee third party providers e.g. loss adjusters, lawyers, surveyors etc
  • Technical support for pre-renewal meetings, placing and renewal

To be a successful Claims Handler you will demonstrate:

  • Strong Property or Commercial claims knowledge and settlement experience
  • Knowledge of FCA requirements and standards
  • Confident negotiation skills
  • Enthusiastic approach to client service with strong relationship building skills
  • Good analytical mind set and excellent problem-solving skills

In addition to a good salary and working with a strong professional team, your Benefits will include:

  • Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and the option to 'buy' extra days
  • Defined contribution pension scheme, including Employer contributions
  • Life insurance, 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up
  • Income protection, for up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
  • Health cash plan or Private Medical Insurance
  • Three fully paid volunteering days per year
  • Share incentive plan, stock purchase plan
  • Critical illness cover
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Season ticket loan
  • Discounted voucher portal

Senior Claims Handler in Essex employer: TieTalent

TieTalent is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions are valued. With a hybrid working model based in Chelmsford, employees enjoy flexibility alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances, health plans, and opportunities for community engagement through paid volunteering days. Join a dynamic team of experienced professionals and leverage your expertise in a role that promises both challenge and reward.

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Contact Details:

TieTalent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Claims Handler in Essex

Customer Service
Client Relationship Management
Claims Negotiation
Settlement Strategy Development
Property Claims Knowledge
Commercial Claims Knowledge
FCA Requirements Knowledge