Insurance Assistant - Claims Handler

Insurance Assistant - Claims Handler

Full-Time 30000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage insurance claims from start to finish, ensuring fair settlements and coordinating necessary services.
  • Company: Join a reputable insurance firm with a focus on customer service and support.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £35k, hybrid working, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced industry.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference by helping people during challenging times and developing valuable skills.
  • Qualifications: Cert CII preferred; strong interpersonal and analytical skills required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.

As an insurance claims handler, you'll be involved in managing a claim from the start through to settlement, making decisions on the extent and validity of a claim, and checking for any potentially fraudulent activity. You'll coordinate services that may be required by policyholders following an accident or incident. This can include organising approved tradespeople to make buildings safe again or preventing further damage. Potentially, you may be involved in large-scale accidents and incidents. As well as communicating with policyholders, you'll also liaise with external experts such as loss adjusters and lawyers.

Responsibilities:

  • Process new insurance claims notifications
  • Provide advice on making a claim and the processes involved
  • Collect accurate information and documents to proceed with a claim
  • Analyse a claim made by a policymaker to establish whether it satisfies the policy conditions
  • Guide policyholders on how to proceed with the claim
  • Organise immediate help, for example alternative accommodation after a fire
  • Identify reasons why full payment may not be made
  • Explain to policyholders when their claim is not covered
  • Contact tradespeople from a network of approved professionals and arrange for them to make repairs on the policyholder's property
  • Monitor the progress of a claim
  • Liaise with solicitors, as well as other legal and claims professionals, and negotiate the terms of a claim
  • Ensure fair settlement of a valid claim
  • Manage all administration aspects of the claim, ensuring that case notes, logs and diaries for each customer are completed on time and accurately
  • Adhere to legal requirements, industry regulations and customer quality standards set by the company

Duties include the processing of Engineering Inspection and Property Owners’ Liability Renewals.

Salary: Salary is dependent upon your experience, skills, and professional qualifications to £35k.

Working hours: The working week is 35 hours - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch. Hybrid working is available.

Location: 209-211 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4DH

Qualifications: Cert CII is preferred

Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in order to provide relevant and accurate information to customers
  • Negotiation, questioning and decision-making skills
  • Good planning and analytical skills
  • Communication skills and confidence when dealing with people, often in difficult circumstances
  • Administrative, organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to think strategically
  • Initiative and the ability to adapt quickly to different situations

Insurance Assistant - Claims Handler employer: Trinity Factors

Join a dynamic team in Edinburgh as an Insurance Assistant - Claims Handler, where you will play a crucial role in supporting policyholders through challenging times. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering hybrid working options and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning. With competitive salaries and a commitment to fair practices, we ensure that our employees feel valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our clients.

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Contact Details:

Trinity Factors Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Insurance Assistant - Claims Handler

Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service Skills
Negotiation Skills
Questioning Skills
Decision-Making Skills
Planning Skills
Analytical Skills