Desktop Claims Adjuster

Adjusting Appointments Limited; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable Claims Management organization as a Desktop Claims Adjuster in a fully remote role. This position offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of Property Damage claims, working closely with Insurers and Policyholders. You will utilize your technical skills to build scopes from gathered evidence and negotiate settlements. This is an exciting time for growth and expansion within the company, providing a chance to make a significant impact. If you have a background in insurance claims and possess exceptional communication skills, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing a portfolio of Property Claims including general perils.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of claims from initiation to settlement.
• Liaise with all relevant parties via email and telephone.

Skills

Property Claims Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Evidence Gathering

Customer Relationship Management

Time Management

Empathy

Education

Industry qualifications (BDMA, Cert CILA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

An experienced Desktop Claims Adjuster is required to join a reputable long established Claims Management organisation.

• My client is looking to strengthen their Desk-Claims Handling team due to growth and expansion which will be an exciting time to join.
• It is a fully remote working role.
• Working with both Domestic and Commercial Properties you will be working with dedicated Insurers or Policyholders to manage their Property Damage claims through to settlement including repair stage where you will utilise your technical knowledge by building scopes from evidence gathered such as photos, videos and agree cash settlements.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of claims cradle to grave including managing the repair stage
• Liaise with Insurers, Policyholders, Contractors, Third Parties, Surveyors and all relevant parties as required via email and telephone
• Gather evidence to determine liability
• Build scopes/schedule of works from Photos/Videos
• Assisting in the negotiation and settlement of the claims
• Deal with all general perils including, fire, flood, escape of water, storm, subsidence, impact etc.

About You

• Experienced in managing your own portfolio of Property Claims (all general perils)
• Be able to scope works from property damage evidence
• The ability to manage all relevant parties throughout the repair stage
• Experienced in liaising with policyholders arranging alternative accommodation as and when required
• Exceptional communication skills, being able to work with people at all levels whilst building rapport and good customer/client relationships
• The ability to work in a pressured environment whilst staying calm and offering re-assurance, showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations
• A background working in Insurance Claims, contracting, housing or maintenance environment
• Be able to prioritise and manage your own workload
• Good IT systems experience including excel and word
• Be comfortable, confident and have the ability to work fully remote
• Industry qualifications would be advantageous such as BDMA, Cert CILA