Household Technical Claims Handler

Acorn Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

35 days’ holiday

Mental health support

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Acorn Insurance in Liverpool is seeking a Household Technical Claims Handler to take ownership of complex property claims, applying technical judgement to assess cover, causation and settlement. The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 DOE plus up to 10% annual bonus, and a pathway to strengthen indemnity control across the department.

You will manage a portfolio of high-value claims, challenge suppliers and adjusters, document decisions, and coach colleagues to raise

Qualifications

• Technical handling experience across complex household property claims.
• Strong judgement on liability, quantum, repair scope and settlements.
• Clear communicator who can coach colleagues and work within governance standards.
• Experience with escape of water, fire, flood, impact and subsidence claims.
• Familiarity with FCA regulations and vulnerable customer handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-value or specialist household claims within delegated authority.
• Assess policy cover, causation, damage evidence, repair scope, estimates and settlement strategy.
• Act as a technical referral point and escalate claims that exceed authority or require specialist intervention.
• Challenge loss adjusters, surveyors and repair suppliers for proportionate, evidence-based solutions.
• Maintain accurate reserves and proactive action plans, identifying indemnity risks early.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with customers and representatives through to resolution.
• Support technical audits and coach colleagues to strengthen capability and consistency.

Job description

Role: Household Technical Claims Handler

Location: Liverpool, Hybrid

Working Hours: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am – 17:30pm

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE plus up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

Take ownership of complex household property claims where technical expertise and sound judgement are critical. Use specialist knowledge to investigate, validate and resolve claims, making accurate coverage decisions, delivering proportionate settlements, maintaining robust indemnity control, and achieving fair and consistent customer outcomes.

This newly created role will strengthen technical expertise across the Household Claims function, providing guidance on complex and contentious cases, improving consistency in decision-making, supporting colleague development, and helping to embed technical best practice and indemnity control across the department.

What you will be doing:

• Manage a portfolio of complex, high-value or specialist household claims within delegated authority and agreed service standards.
• Assess policy cover, causation, damage evidence, repair scope, estimates and settlement strategy; complete desktop scoping where appropriate.
• Act as a technical referral point, documenting clear decisions and escalating claims that exceed authority or require specialist intervention.
• Challenge loss adjusters, surveyors and repair suppliers to secure proportionate, evidence-based solutions and prevent avoidable leakage.
• Maintain accurate reserves and proactive action plans, identifying indemnity, fraud, vulnerability and complaint risks early.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with customers and representatives, retaining ownership through to fair resolution.
• Support technical audits, calibration and best-practice guidance; coach colleagues to strengthen technical capability, decision quality and consistency across the Household Claims team.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced household claims professional who can take ownership of complex property claims, make sound evidence-based decisions and communicate clearly with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will combine strong technical judgement with practical indemnity control, confident supplier challenge and a customer-first approach to achieving fair outcomes.

Experience and capability

• Technical handling experience across complex household property claims, with confident policy interpretation.
• Sound judgement on liability, quantum, repair scope, reserving and settlement, with strong supplier challenge.
• Clear communicator and customer advocate who can coach colleagues and work within governance standards.
• Experience handling escape of water, fire, flood, impact and subsidence claims.
• Previous experience within technical claims, desktop loss adjusting or loss adjusting environment.
• Knowledge of building construction, repair methodologies and estimating principles.
• Familiarity with FCA regulations, Consumer Duty principles and vulnerable customer handling.

Desirable experience

• CII qualification, such as Cert CII, Dip CII or equivalent.
• Relevant building, surveying, loss-adjusting or claims qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in household property claims.
• Equivalent practical experience should also be considered.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other
• We challenge the status quo
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits:

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s:

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

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