COMPLEX PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS HANDLER

Clark James Recruitment; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Clark James Recruitment is assisting a leading insurer in recruiting a Complex Personal Injury Claims Handler based in the UK, with hybrid working from Merseyside or Kent. The role handles high-value RTA personal injury claims ranging from £50k to £150k and above.

You will manage a caseload of multi-track third party claims, reserve accurately, and negotiate settlements while maintaining compliance with CPR and Pre-Action Protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in handling personal injury claims (motor), with knowledge and experience in handling Multi Track claims.
• Substantial knowledge and experience of settling claims in excess of £50,000.
• An understanding of case law, statute, CPR and Pre-Action Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle own caseload of new and existing Multi Track Third Party claims.
• Set and maintain reserves in line with reserving philosophy.
• Negotiate proactive settlements in a timely manner.
• Involved in training and audits; provide guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Personal injury claims

Multi Track claims

Negotiation

Job description

Merseyside or Kent

Job Title

COMPLEX PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS HANDLER

Location: Merseyside or Kent

Hybrid working

As a result of positive business growth this expanding Insurer are looking to strengthen their claims team by recruiting a Large Loss Handler to join the existing team of market leading specialists, handling RTA personal injury claims valued between £50k-£150k upwards, you will have the opportunity of progression to bigger cases in this role.

The company are ideally looking for recent experience with an Insurer as relationships with Reinsurers are critical so sadly candidates with purely legal/solicitor experience would not suit this position. You will ideally have some experience of fatalities as well as high value vehicle and property damage Insurance claims.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Large & Complex Loss Manager and be responsible for their own caseload of new and existing Multi track Third Party claims, working within set authorities, setting and maintaining accurate reserves in line with our company reserving philosophy and have a proven ability to negotiate proactive settlements in a timely manner.

Your technical skills will be well utilised by getting involved with training and audits and you will be a referral point for less experienced colleagues.

As a business they are committed to providing colleagues with a fun and relaxed working environment whilst rewarding and recognising those that exceed set targets.

In addition to an excellent career you will also have the opportunity to expand your industry knowledge through market recognised professional qualifications.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years experience in handling personal injury claims (motor), with knowledge and experience in handling Multi Track claims.
• Substantial knowledge and experience of settling claims in excess of £50,000.
• An understanding of case law, statute, CPR and Pre-Action Protocols.

• This role is offering a very solid basic salary in the forties plus additional quarterly bonuses and an excellent benefits package and work/life balance.