Claims Technician

Sedgwick; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIPP

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible working

Holiday 25 days + BH

Wellbeing and support programs

Job summary

Sedgwick in Birmingham is seeking a Claims Technician to support the Loss Adjuster by guiding claimants through the claims process and coordinating with contractors. You will translate complex policy terms into clear steps and keep all stakeholders informed throughout the claim lifecycle.

The role requires empathy, initiative, and strong communication to help customers feel supported while ensuring timely settlements in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing property claims in a commercial environment.
• Excellent communication with policyholders, insurers, contractors, and others.
• Conscientious, hard-working and adaptable during high volumes.

Responsibilities

• Guide claimants through the claims process and coordinate with contractors.
• Explain complex policy terms and loss assessments in clear, actionable steps.
• Coordinate with engineers and restoration specialists while keeping claimants informed.

Skills

Property claims

Communication skills

Flexibility/adaptability

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

Claims Technician

Be the calm voice claimants rely on to get their businesses back on track.

Job Location: - Birmingham

Job Type: Permanent

Remuneration : Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for Claim Technicians in Birmingham .

The Claims Technician (known internally as Adjusting Executive) is a technical assistant role, designed to support the Loss Adjuster throughout the handling of the claims. You'll be the first point of contact, guiding customers through the claims process. Each day brings a new puzzle: deciphering details, recommending settlements, and collaborating with contractors to get things fixed. The role requires both empathy and initiative - clear communication helps customer's feel supported, while independent thinking keeps claims moving forward.

In this role, you'll be the expert voice that brings clarity amid chaos, translating intricate policy terms and loss assessments into reassurance and actionable steps. You'll coordinate with multiple stakeholders - from structural engineers to restoration specialists - all while keeping the claimant informed, supported, and confident in the process.

It's a perfect fit for those who crave variety, enjoy problem-solving, and want to build a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment.

The skills you will have when you apply:

• Experience in managing property claims : Previous experience in a commercial claims environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills: You'll speak with and write to policyholders, insurers, contractors, and more. You'll explain complex details clearly and negotiate fair settlements for all.
• Conscientious and hard working in order to achieve the required results, as well as being flexible and adaptable during times of high volumes

The skills that will be developed once working:

• Comprehensive Training: You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.
• Professional Development: We are committed to helping you work towards the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Cert CILA qualification.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Wellbeing and digital GP apps
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary flexible benefits - green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Discounts on various products and services

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education - all available to you starting from your very first day.

You’ll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).