Disease Claims Handler (3 - Month FTC)

Gallagher; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Share incentive plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Voucher portal

Emergency back‑up family care

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking experienced Claims Handlers to manage complex disease claims. Candidates should have strong claims handling experience and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a range of benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in claims handling, with a strong focus on disease-related claims.
• Strong analytical skills to assess claims and identify recovery opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of complex disease claims from inception to resolution.
• Conduct detailed investigations of claims policies to identify recovery opportunities.
• Implement a proactive approach to claims management to reduce litigation.
• Communicate with clients, legal teams, and medical professionals to facilitate processing.
• Document and report claims for internal/external review.

Skills

Claims handling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

UK work eligibility

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a team of experienced Claims Handlers to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This role focuses on managing complex disease claims, including but not limited to Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). The successful candidates will be responsible for handling claims from inception to resolution, ensuring a proactive approach to claims management to minimise litigation risks. How you'll make an impact:

• Comprehensive Claims Management: Handle a caseload of complex disease claims from cradle to grave, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
• Policy Investigation: Conduct detailed investigations of claims policies to identify any potential recovery opportunities.
• Proactive Claims Approach: Implement a proactive approach to claims management to prevent and reduce litigation, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of claims.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, legal teams, and medical professionals, to facilitate smooth claims processing.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all claims are documented accurately and reports are prepared in a timely manner for internal and external review.

About You

• Experience: Proven experience in claims handling, with a strong focus on disease-related claims.
• Specialisation: Experience in handling Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of medical and legal terminology related to disease claims.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess claims and identify recovery opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…