Casualty Field Adjuster - North East

Davies Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Career development and training opportunities

Pension plan with employer contribution

Flexible working options

Job summary

Davies Group is seeking a Casualty Field Adjuster based in Leeds to join their Claims Management department. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for professional growth and training.

You will be responsible for investigating claims, liaising with insurers, and preparing detailed reports. The position emphasizes communication and analytical skills, and travel in the North East of England is necessary.

Davies offers numerous benefits including discounts, 25 days holiday, and financial wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Liability Loss Adjuster or transferable skills.
• Ambitious and able to develop necessary skills and knowledge.
• Willingness to travel within the North East.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with insurers, policyholders, and brokers.
• Investigate allocated claims in the field.
• Prepare preliminary reports on policy indemnity and legal liability.

Skills

Investigation skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Full training provided

Job description

Casualty Field Adjuster - North East

Department: Claims Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Description

At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, out values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to work! You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits including but not limited to:

• Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days a year!)
• Development, training, and professional qualifications

Davies are looking to recruit an experienced Liability Loss Adjuster to join our growing Casualty team.

At Davies, we value transferable skills and qualities that focus on what you can bring to the role. While industry experience is a benefit, it is not essential as we will provide you with full training and support when you start with us.

What will your day look like:

• Liaison with Insurers, Policyholders and Brokers
• Investigation of allocated claims in the field or from the desk
• Compilation of all necessary evidence and relevant documentation
• Preparation of Preliminary Reports detailing the evidence available and commenting upon Policy Indemnity, Legal Liability, Quantum, and Tactics
• Determine appropriate action for resolution of the case
• Defend or negotiate settlement where appropriate, within agreed authority limits
• Correspond with all parties professionally to proactively progress the case to conclusion
• Investigate and handle all cases in accordance with the client’s requirements by referral to documented procedures at all times
• Maintain a proper reserve at all times by regular review
• Keep updated on any technical changes relevant to your role including participating in training programmes facilitated by the company
• All Staff are expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by their line manager, in line with business requirements

Knowledge and Abilities:

• The role would suit either a Casualty Adjuster/investigator seeking a fresh challenge and who is ambitious and can demonstrate an ability to develop the skills and knowledge needed.
• This role is Home Based covering caseloads in the North East of England therefore travel in this area is necessary.

Benefits

Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan