Desktop Loss Adjuster

Gallagher Bassett; Blisworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett is seeking a Desk-Based Property Loss Adjuster to investigate, manage and settle a varied caseload of commercial and domestic property claims from a desk-based environment. You’ll support colleagues with training, and work with clients, brokers and policyholders to determine coverage and quantum.

The ideal candidate will have essential cradle-to-grave property claims experience, strong technical understanding of property damage, and the ability to progress claims with

Qualifications

• Essential experience of investigating and handling property claims on a cradle-to-grave basis.
• Strong technical understanding of property damage, construction, causation, mitigation, policy coverage, liability, scope and quantum.
• Ability to investigate and progress claims effectively without routine site attendance, using professional judgement to identify when a physical inspection or specialist input is required.
• Experience of reviewing technical reports and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Ability to assess and respond to technical referrals, explain decisions and support less experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, manage and report on a caseload of property claims, predominantly from a desk-based environment.
• Handle a full and varied caseload from cradle to grave, including liaison with clients, policyholders and suppliers; determination of policy cover; validation of circumstances; scope and quantum assessment; settlement negotiation; and pursuit of recoveries where appropriate.
• Undertake effective claim investigations using telephone interviews, video calls, photographs, reports, estimates, invoices, digital evidence and other information; escalate or recommend a site visit when necessary.
• Handle claims across a broad portfolio including Commercial and Domestic Property, Education, Heritage, Real Estate, Public Sector and Local Authority risks.
• Provide clear, evidence-based technical referrals and recommendations on coverage, liability, causation, mitigation, scope, quantum, reserves and settlement strategy.
• Review and respond to technical referrals from claims handlers and loss adjusters; document the rationale for decisions.

Skills

Cradle-to-grave claims handling

Property damage knowledge

Technical reporting

Communication

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

The Desk-Based Property Loss Adjuster will investigate, manage, report upon and settle a varied caseload of commercial and domestic property claims. The role is predominantly desk based, delivering the same technical claims handling and investigative responsibilities as a field loss adjuster through telephone, video, digital evidence and document review. The role will also provide technical support to colleagues through staff training, referral handling and report checking where required.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Investigate, manage and report on a caseload of property claims, predominantly from a desk-based environment.
• Handle a full and varied caseload from cradle to grave, including liaison with clients, policyholders and suppliers; determination of policy cover; validation of circumstances; scope and quantum assessment; settlement negotiation; and pursuit of recoveries where appropriate.
• Undertake effective claim investigations using telephone interviews, video calls, photographs, reports, estimates, invoices, digital evidence and other available information, escalating or recommending a site visit where this is necessary.
• Handle claims across a broad portfolio, including Commercial and Domestic Property, Education, Heritage, Real Estate, Public Sector and Local Authority risks.
• Provide clear, evidence-based technical referrals and recommendations on coverage, liability, causation, mitigation, scope, quantum, reserves and settlement strategy.
• Review and respond to technical referrals from claims handlers and loss adjusters, providing practical guidance and documenting the rationale for decisions.
• Check reports, correspondence, scopes and settlement recommendations where required, ensuring they are accurate, complete, technically sound and compliant with client service instructions.
• Support the development and delivery of staff training, coaching and knowledge-sharing sessions on property claims handling, investigation techniques, report writing and technical standards.
• Identify recurring technical issues, claim trends and learning needs, and work with management to improve guidance, quality and consistency across the team.
• Ensure claims are handled properly, fairly, promptly and with integrity, maintaining appropriate customer and client communication throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Maintain high standards of communication with senior management, colleagues and principals, particularly in relation to significant losses, emerging trends, complaints, risks and service issues.
• Participate in claim reviews, technical meetings, quality assurance and claims auditing activity.
• Work collaboratively with insurers, brokers, policyholders, contractors, surveyors, engineers and other specialists as required.
• Undertake occasional travel, site attendance or in-person meetings where the needs of the claim, client or business require it.
• Comply with all Gallagher Bassett policies, client service instructions, regulatory requirements and office procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by Gallagher Bassett.

About You

• Essential experience of investigating and handling property claims on a cradle-to-grave basis.
• Strong technical understanding of property damage, construction, causation, mitigation, policy coverage, liability, scope and quantum.
• Ability to investigate and progress claims effectively without routine site attendance, using professional judgement to identify when a physical inspection or specialist input is required.
• Experience of reviewing technical reports and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Ability to assess and respond to technical referrals, explain decisions and support less experienced colleagues.

Compensation And Benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace.

If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Although this role is listed as full-time, if you’re in a job-share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)