Interim Insurance Officer – Claims & Risk (Local Authority)

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Insurance Officer to join a Council’s Risk and Insurance Team based in East London. You will support the management of the Council’s insurance portfolio and provide an effective insurance service across the Council and its partner organisations.

The role requires strong knowledge of non-life insurance and claims handling, excellent communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-life insurance claims management.
• Strong claims negotiation and settlement experience.
• Good knowledge of insurance policy cover and liability.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyse information and present clear conclusions.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and submit routine insurance claims to external insurers.
• Process claims covering motor, public liability, employers’ liability and property insurance.
• Negotiate property and liability claims within agreed handling arrangements.
• Assist with investigating claims, including those managed through internal resources.
• Liaise with insurers, solicitors, loss adjusters and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, returns and supporting evidence for insurers and courts.
• Respond to correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and Council policies.

Skills

Non-life insurance knowledge

Claims negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Part-qualified CII or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd is currently recruiting for an experienced Insurance Officer to join a Council’s Risk and Insurance Team based in East London. You will support the management of the Council’s insurance portfolio and provide an effective insurance service across the Council and its partner organisations.

The role requires strong knowledge of non-life insurance and claims handling, excellent communication and organisational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.