Field Claims Manager

Direct Line; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Claims Manager to lead a team of Field Insurance Adjusters. This homeworking role requires extensive travel to manage customer claims and ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in claims management. Competitive benefits include a company car, annual bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

Annual company bonus of up to 10%

Company car

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Generous holidays

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Solid understanding of operational processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Field Insurance Adjusters.
• Manage end-to-end Home and Commercial claims.
• Oversee property inspections and loss identification.
• Ensure compliance with policy requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and people management experience

Strong claims knowledge

Analytical skills

Experience driving process improvements

Job description

DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting directly to the Specialist Claims Operational Manager, you’ll be a visible leader to your team of Field Insurance Adjusters (FIAs). While this is a homeworking contract, you’ll spend a significant amount of time on the road visiting customer claims, carrying out side-by-side team audits, mentoring, and attending our offices across various locations nationwide.

With a strong focus on operational oversight, you’ll deliver great customer outcomes while making sure targets are achieved and governance requirements are met.

In This Role, You’ll

• Lead and support a team of FIAs, managing end-to-end Home and Commercial claims.
• Identify and promote best practices, driving continuous improvement for customers, suppliers, and the business.
• Apply your industry knowledge and regulatory expertise to assess and categorise risk effectively.
• Oversee FIAs’ property inspections, ensuring accurate loss identification, detailed reporting, and robust scopes of work.
• Maintain compliance with policy requirements and Health & Safety standards.
• Manage claim demand, productivity, and supplier instructions to deliver fair, cost-effective customer journeys.
• Monitor repair progress and ensure operational targets are consistently met.
• Resolve customer concerns within policy guidelines.
• Drive governance and quality control by overseeing audits, feedback, and training completion.

What You'll Need

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and people management experience, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong claims knowledge and a solid understanding of operational processes and products.
• Analytical skills, including problem-solving, reporting, and presenting insights clearly.
• Experience driving process improvements and delivering good customer outcomes.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension
• Annual company bonus of up to 10%
• Company car
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way
• Generous holidays
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. Which is why we’ve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be Yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Hours: 35 hours

Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October