Medical Risk Assessor - Travel Claims

Charles Taylor; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance provider is seeking a Medical Risk Assessor in Christchurch. The role involves conducting medical risk assessments and providing support to travel customers declaring their pre-existing conditions. The successful candidate will have strong computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. This position offers a salary between £26,210 and £30,300 per annum with hybrid working options after a probation period, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

Benefits

Free Health Cash Plan worth £1700

Generous high-street rewards scheme

Free travel insurance

Qualifications

• High level of competency in using computers.
• Customer service experience is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Accurate and efficient data recording.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments.
• Ensure customer confidentiality.
• Uphold company values.

Skills

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Computer competency

Job description

Medical Risk Assessor - Travel Claims

£26,210 - £30,300 per annum (DOE)

Christchurch / Hybrid (Hybrid work available after 6-month probation period has been passed)

Full training provided.

Monday 23rd Febuary start date

** This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn the business from the ground up. It serves as a valuable stepping stone for eventually transitioning to our travel claims team. **

Why Join Charles Taylor?

• Wellbeing at the Core: Our wellbeing champions scheme has grown tenfold, offering mental health support sessions with the Samaritans and open vulnerability forums
• Career Growth & Development: From professional certifications to secondments and leadership training, our employees have access to innovative learning pathways to reach their full potential
• Proven Impact: Employee engagement has surged, and turnover has significantly reduced. Meaning more team members are being promoted internally and gaining new qualifications

The company and the role:

As a Medical Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for taking inbound calls from our travel customers who are needing to declare their pre-existing medical conditions in line with the terms and conditions of their travel insurance policy.

Salary and Benefits for the Medical Risk Assessor

• £26,210 to £30,300
• Free Health Cash Plan worth £1700 per annum
• Generous high-street rewards scheme for family and friends
• Free travel insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Responsibilities of the Medical Risk Assessor

• Conducting comprehensive medical risk assessments using an automated system, to evaluate the level of medical cover we can provide
• Maintaining accurate and detailed documentation of assessments and findings
• Maintaining customer confidentiality
• Ensuring that our company values are upheld

Requirements of the Medical Risk Assessor

• A high level of competency in using computers is a prerequisite
• Customer service experience - helpful but not essential
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to record data accurately and efficiently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with our customers
• Natural empathy and a flair for making a difference to our travel customers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Charles Taylor is proud to be an inclusive employer. We provide an environment of mutual respect with zero tolerance to discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We promote a transparent and fair recruitment and selection process, and all contribute to the successful, inclusive, and diverse culture and environment which we are proud to be a part of.

Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we behave. They guide how we work with our colleagues and our clients, today and in the future. By living our values every day when we come to work, we deliver better results for the world of insurance.

INTEGRITY: We do the right thing

COLLABORATION: We are one

AGILITY: We learn, evolve, and adapt

CARE: We are compassionate and human

ACCOUNTABILITY: We take ownership

To apply to this Customer Service Advisor vacancy, you must live and be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

MPORTANT

We provide a comprehensive training and onboarding programme for all new staff. This programme is the start of a learning journey which involves regular coaching, feedback, and skill development. Our investment in you allows you to grow and progress for the longer term. For this reason, if you are in possession of a visa please note that we will be unable to consider you for one of our positions if you have less than 18 months remaining on your visa. If you have less than 18 months remaining on your visa, we may still consider you for one of our roles if you can provide one of the following:

• Clear evidence of family ties that would go on to provide you with the eligibility to extend your visa.
• Clear and current evidence that you qualify for a visa extension under the UK immigration laws and can also provide supporting documentation of this.