Claims Executive

Brown & Brown, Inc.; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd is seeking a Claims Executive in the United Kingdom to manage and accelerate the end-to-end claims process for clients. You will acknowledge new claims, respond to queries within 24 hours, issue settlement cheques where appropriate, and coordinate with loss adjusters to ensure timely resolutions.

In this role you will maintain compliance with group policies, prepare claims reports for renewals, and participate in client meetings to review outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in claims handling is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and respond promptly.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge and record new claims on the same day or within 24 hours.
• Return calls and queries the same day or within 24 hours.
• Acknowledge client correspondence within 24 hours and act within 3 working days.
• Issue claim settlement cheques on receipt.
• Arrange loss adjusters promptly and manage complex losses.

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Job Title: Claims Executive Location: Job Description Role and Responsibilities

At Brown & Brown Insurance Brokers (UK) Ltd we make it our mission to manage claims efficiently and effectively, offering our total commitment to each of our clients and colleagues.

Duties will include:

• Acknowledge and record any new claims on the same day as they are received, or at least with 24 hours of the client reporting the incident
• Return any telephone calls/queries the same day, or if not possible within 24 hours
• Acknowledge client correspondence/post the same day as received or notified, and no later than 24 hours after receipt, and take any appropriate actions as soon as possible and within 3 working days
• Issue claim settlement cheques the same day as received
• Ensure the appointment of loss adjusters immediately (where applicable), with contact made by the loss adjuster within 24 hours of insurers appointment (* where the notification/post/email/call is received on a Friday the 24 hour period will not include the weekend but would run to the next working day being the Monday)

Your role & responsibilities also include the following:

• Ensuring delivery of a proactive, efficient and effective claims service providing accurate, compliant and value added services at all times.
• Maintain all standards of our claims service delivery by adhering to Group Practices and Procedures for claims - as set out in Group Policies and Guides, including (and not limited to) the Claims Operations Procedures Manual and Acturis Claims Guide.
• Produce Claims information & reports for client renewals in good time and within specified deadlines
• To be proactive in the arrangement & management of regular client claim review meetings, and attend such meetings fully prepared and produce accurate up to date claims MI for the purpose of such meetings
• To be available for client and/or adjuster meetings at the request of the client and in case of emergency to assist clients with their claims
• Ensure all claims details are recorded accurately and in accordance with procedural guides on the relevant Policy Admin System for your business
• Collaborate with colleagues in both broking and new business teams to ensure the provision of good quality claims data, and the provision of our claims proposition to both existing clients and any prospective clients.
• To be involved in new business presentations detailing the B&B claims service and how this will be provided
• Identifying any Risk Management needs for clients and liaising with our Risk Management or Broking colleagues, wherever a short fall is identified.
• Being confident in discussing the needs with the client and making the necessary introductions and promoting the RM benefits offered by B&B.
• Be the point of referral for any large/major/complex losses for the Hub, taking on the responsibility of owning and managing such losses, becoming the clients and your colleagues point of contact.
• Proactively deal with all claims, and promptly alert your line manage to any complaints, conflicts of interest, and Errors & Omissions, in line with Group Policy and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements including adherence to FSA Guidelines & the business units training & competence plan
• Ensure active participation in any team meetings/communications,
• To undertake any other task that may reasonably be required as instructed by your Line Manager.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates-not employees, and leaders-not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE"--never "me". While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission--always doing what is best for our customers.