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Motor Claims Handler

Glasgow Full-Time 18400 - 25200 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Handle motor claims, support customers, and negotiate outcomes effectively.
Company: Join Zurich Insurance, a global leader in the insurance industry with a strong community focus.
Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values your growth and offers extensive training opportunities.
Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and a passion for customer service are essential; no prior experience needed.
Other info: Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and community involvement.

The predicted salary is between 18400 - 25200 £ per year.

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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Location: Glasgow (hybrid working after training period)

Salary: £23,000 – £30,000 depending on experience

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2025

The opportunity

Are you customer obsessed and looking for your next move? We’re looking for talented, driven people like you to join our Motor Claims Team. You don’t need to have worked as a Claims Handler before, what you do need is the ability to deliver exceptional customer service through strong communication, relationship management and effective negotiation skills.

Our Claims function is the largest department in our UK General Insurance business, and it plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive an efficient, professional, and empathetic service. Joining such a big team means there is always opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career, such as fully funded insurance qualification programmes and allotted development days each month.

To help you become the best you can be, we providecomprehensive training that includes 5 weeks in a classroom environment and 4 weeks buddy support. Once our formal training is complete, we’ll provide a supportive learning environment so you can confidently continue with your career as a Claims Handler.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

Working as a Claims Handler, you will be an integral part of our business, supporting brokers, solicitors and suppliers. This role is not about getting through calls quickly – it is about understanding the caller’s needs and delivering a great outcome. We also want you to have the ability be able to play an active role in shaping our business, suggesting, and getting involved in how we can improve!

Other key responsibilities include:

Responsible for handling and negotiating claims
Compliance to statutory regulations
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers
To proactively handle third party claims aiming to settle cases within optimum time scales
Investigation and evaluation of liability and quantum to achieve the desired resolution for all claims handled

Our full-time working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am – 6pm. No weekends, late nights, or bank holiday working, we also offer a hybrid working model so once you’re up to speed you can work from home if you prefer, up to 50% of the time.

Who are we looking for?

You don’t need to have worked in insurance or as a Claims Handler before, what you will need is excellent communication skills. Additionally, you will require good case management and workload management skills.

The ideal candidate will be able to:

Always demonstrate outstanding customer engagement skills
Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude, always acting with integrity
Provide accurate information to brokers, solicitors and other third parties
Apply common sense and pragmatism to achieve appropriate outcomes
Support a culture of continuous improvement

We are looking for people who want a career and not just a job. Whilst previous experience is great, equally important is having a passion for customer service coupled with great verbal and written skills.

You will also:

Be customer focused with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have strong attention to detail
Be a great team player
With an inquisitive nature, you will enjoy problem solving and building relationships

What will you get in return?

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich; we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits – Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

What happens next?

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Interviews will be held in person at our Glasgow office

Who we are:

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you\’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions – then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

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