COMPLEX PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS HANDLER

Clark James recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Clark James recruitment is seeking a Large Loss Handler to join a growing Insurer's claims team in a hybrid role. You will manage a portfolio of high-value RTA personal injury claims with multi-track complexity, focusing on settlements and reserving to target outcomes.

Candidates with insurer experience and familiarity with fatalities, high-value vehicle and property damage claims are preferred. Excellent earnings potential and progression opportunities within a supportive environment are

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in handling personal injury claims (motor).
• Experience settling claims >£50k.
• Understanding of case law, statute, CPR and Pre-Action Protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of multi-track Third Party claims.
• Set and maintain accurate reserves in line with reserving philosophy.
• Negotiate proactive settlements in a timely manner.
• Train and audit colleagues; act as a referral point for less experienced staff.

Skills

Personal injury claims

High-value claims

Legal knowledge CPR

Job description

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.