Personal Injury Claims Handler

The Acorn Group; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Personal Injury Claims Handler to proactively manage a portfolio of motor claims from inception to settlement. Ideal candidates will have experience in handling injury claims, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining best practices. With a supportive work culture and a focus on professional development, including comprehensive training, this role offers a competitive salary and significant employee benefits including enhanced parental leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days

Colleague Assistance programme with counselling services

Company pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus

Qualifications

• Experience of handling injury claims outside the Low Value Personal Injury Claims Portal.
• Knowledge of civil procedure rules regarding offers, acceptances, and litigation risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of motor claims, including validating claims for indemnity and fraud.
• Provide technical support to less experienced claims handlers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to fact find

Analytical skills

Job description

When you join the PI team you will proactively manage a portfolio of motor claims. This will be predominantly Third Party Personal Injury Claims (Portal and Non Portal) but with some exposure also to out of jurisdiction claims Property Damage, Credit Hire and Accident Damage from infancy through to settlement.

You will alsoprovide technical support and guidance to less experienced claims handlers and be available to act as a referral point.You will be responsible toensure indemnity spend is minimized by commercial decision making.

Role: Personal Injury Claims Handler

Location: Sevenoaks, with hybrid working

Working hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 9:00am-5:30pm

Salary: Between £27,144 - £35,841 DOE, plus an up to £2000 annual bonus, paid quarterly

What you will be doing:

• Take accountability for your own performance against set objectives
• Validating all claims for indemnity and fraud
• Providing proactive and correct assessment of liability
• Accurate quantum assessment of claims presented using the relevant tools available to assist
• Application of accurate reserves in line with company guidelines
• Assisting with coaching and mentoring of less experienced handlers
• Adherence to best practice and key strategies
• Effective file and portfolio management
• Any other Ad hoc task as the needs of the business dictate

What we ’ re looking for:

• Ability to work in a culture of openness, trust and respect
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to fact find and analyse information to result in accurate decision making
• Experience of handling injury claims outside of the Low Value Personal Injury Claims Portal
• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules with regards to offers, acceptances and litigation risks

About Acorn Insurance
With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?
Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

Wellbeing:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture :

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.
  
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All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.