Claims Handler

Aston Charles Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday plus option to buy 2 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

10% pension contributions

Private health insurance

Remote work up to 20 days per year from abroad

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Motor Claims Handler to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a leading global insurer known for its sophisticated claims service. As a key member of the Commercial Vehicle Damage team, you will investigate and negotiate third-party motor claims, ensuring precise and expert settlements. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position provides a comprehensive training program and clear promotion pathways into senior roles. Enjoy a hybrid-working environment, competitive salary, and outstanding employee benefits, including generous holiday allowances and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience required in motor claims handling.
• Strong investigation and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and negotiate motor incidents to agree liability.
• Build relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Investigation skills

Negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Minimum 6 months experience in claims handling

Tools

Claims management systems

Job description

Managing Director, Insurance & Financial Services Recruiter

Salary negotiable plus bonus & outstanding benefits

Hybrid-Working

Location: Leeds

Reference: JH-3151

Due to significant growth, this leading global insurer seeks a number of talented Motor Claims Handlers in Leeds. This organisation is at the top of its game, offering one of the most sophisticated claims service offerings in the industry, whilst providing its employees with extremely rewarding careers.

Working within the Commercial Vehicle Damage team, you will be at the forefront of reviewing and advancing new and existing Third Party Motor claims, driving them to final settlement with precision and expertise. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

1. Investigating and negotiating motor incidents to agree liability and settlement.
2. Building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
3. Responding to client correspondence.
4. Reviewing, considering, and evaluating estimates, invoices, and total loss reports.
5. Maintaining claim files to meet industry regulations.

You will benefit from a highly comprehensive training programme, led by top industry experts. You’ll also enjoy a clearly-defined development plan, offering promotion routes into more senior claims positions, as well as into a number of different business areas including, but not limited to Complex Loss, Underwriting, Leadership and Sales.

A minimum of 6 months’ experience is required, and what is most important is your ability to investigate third party liability. It is also essential that you have the ability to structure your day to prioritise required tasks effectively, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and the skills to navigate multiple systems throughout the claims journey.

The company operates a hybrid-working policy, allowing you to work a maximum of 3 days a week from home, although you are welcome in the office as much as you like. Our client boasts an incredible Leeds city centre office with various amenities.

Not only will you benefit from an amazing career, but this company also offers truly outstanding employee benefits, including 30 days’ holiday with the option to buy up to 2 additional days, flexible-working arrangements, 10% pension contributions, private health insurance, and the possibility to work remotely up to 20 days per year from certain locations abroad.

You will be rewarded with a generous starting salary of up to £28K (Negotiable, depending on experience), together with a lucrative annual bonus.

If you are passionate about Motor claims handling, then we encourage you to apply without delay.