Job Description
Claims Handler
Red Recruitment is recruiting a Claims Handler to join a growing team in Bristol, providing claims management services.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous claims handling experience and strong technical knowledge to join a supportive and collaborative team.
Benefits and Package for a Claims Handler:
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Bristol, with occasional travel to London
Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
Working for a large and highly respected firm
Workplace pension
Generous annual leave allowance
Key Responsibilities of a Claims Handler:
Manage a caseload of professional indemnity claims from initial notification through to resolution
Review policy coverage, investigate claims and assess their merits and potential value
Support insured professionals in responding appropriately to complaints and claims
Negotiate settlements within delegated authority limits, ensuring fair and commercially sound outcomes
Proactively manage claims to avoid unnecessary litigation and control costs
Maintain accurate and complete records on the electronic case management system
Prepare reports for insurers and support monthly and ad hoc reporting requirements
Meet internal and insurer service standards, KPIs and quality assurance requirements
Apply insurers'' reserving policies and identify trends or risks requiring escalation
Build effective relationships with insurers, insured professionals and external suppliers
Key Skills and Experience of a Claims Handler:
Previous claims handling experience with a strong grounding in technical claims knowledge
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
A proactive and commercially aware approach to resolving claims
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records
Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team
Commitment to professional development and keeping industry knowledge up to date
If you have relevant claims handling experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!
Red Recruitment (Agency)