Large Loss Claims Handler

MPJ Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Large Loss Claims Handler to manage complex personal injury claims in Newcastle. This role involves extensive negotiations, building reinsurer relationships, and driving strategic outcomes. Candidates should have proven experience in motor insurance claims handling. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various employee benefits including a 7% company pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Free hot drinks

Annual bonus

Up to 7% company pension contribution

Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 remote GP service

Discounts on services and products

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in motor insurance claims handling.
• Proven success in managing personal injury claims valued between £500k-£1m.
• Strong understanding of litigation and Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of intricate personal injury claims.
• Manage reinsurer-reportable claims.
• Resolve claims efficiently balancing cost, speed, and fairness.
• Proactively manage your caseload.
• Engage with third parties to secure fair settlements.

Skills

Motor insurance claims handling experience

Managing personal injury claims

Understanding of litigation and Civil Procedure Rules

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Large Loss Claims Handler

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Hybrid working

Newcastle

£55,000 - £67,000 DOE

MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working with a global organisation that currently employ over 10,000 staff who provide services into over 150 different countries around the globe. This is the perfect time to join due to very exciting expansion plans across their Newcastle site with opportunities for growth and progression.

Large Loss Claims Handler responsibilities

• Leading Complex Investigations: You'll take ownership of intricate personal injury claims, applying your expertise to assess liability, quantum, and indemnity with precision and care.
• Building Reinsurer Relationships: Play a key role in managing reinsurer-reportable claims, supporting audits and contributing to presentations that showcase our expertise.
• Driving Strategic Outcomes: Use your commercial insight and tactical thinking to resolve claims efficiently balancing cost, speed, and fairness.
• Owning Your Portfolio: Manage your caseload proactively, staying ahead of deadlines and service level agreements while maintaining full control of each claim's lifecycle.
• Negotiating with Confidence: Engage with third parties to secure fair and cost-effective settlements using your negotiation skills to protect both customer interests and business outcomes.

What do I need?

• Extensive motor insurance claims handling experience
• Proven success managing personal injury claims valued between £500k-£1m
• Strong understanding of litigation, Civil Procedure Rules, and rehabilitation codes
• Commercial awareness and sound decision-making skills

Large Loss Claims Handler benefits

• 25 days holidays (increases with service) plus bank holidays
• Free hot drinks
• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
• Discounts on services and products