Claims Officer3 months 16 PAYE+ holiday ph35 hours pwLeeds/ Hybrid Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Claims Officer for a public sector organisation, on an initial 3 month basis in West Yorkshire. The role will be responsible for providing a customer focused insurance and claims handling service. Duties and Responsibilities of the Claims Officer:Managing own caseload from first notification to settlement, for a variety of claims such as property damage, employers/ public liability and housing condition (disrepair)Effectively co-ordinating and managing the progression of caseEnsuring compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlinesDrafting witness statements to record accurate version of eventsNegotiating with third party solicitors on all housing disrepair claims to reach amicable settlementsReviewing documents to assess claims and make decisions on liabilityProactively working to de-escalate potential claims Requirements of the Claims Officer:Experience within housingStrong communicator with the ability to deal with challenging situationsPrevious insurance claims experience, including the handling of investigation cases eg damage claims and personal injuryHousing litigation experience would be beneficial but not essential eg housing condition/ disrepair To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall - Associate Director at Hamilton Woods on (phone number removed) or apply online with a covering note of your experience and ..... full job details .....