Senior Claims Advocate

Ardonagh Specialty; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Claims Advocate to manage complex claims and drive client success. This role offers flexibility, a supportive environment, and numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and relevant experience in claims management, working collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Group annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in delegated authority or Binding Authority framework.
• Relevant claims handling experience with brokers or insurers.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-profile, complex claims effectively.
• Build relationships with clients and insurers.
• Monitor claims progress and report issues.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

DIP CII

ACII

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Claims Advocate

Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)

At Price Forbes, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Price Forbes means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What We Can Offer

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

Further Perks Of Working With Us (Fixed Benefits)

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.
  
  

Manager Says

The purpose of the role is to provide a market-leading claims advocacy service with responsibility for ensuring the effective management and settlement of high-profile, complex claims.

A Claims Advocate is a strategic partner, focused on driving client success and business growth. They leverage expert communication, persuasive argumentation, and insurance policy analysis to present compelling cases for clients. By anticipating potential challenges and addressing stakeholder concerns, they ensure optimal outcomes throughout the claim's lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Pro-active management and control of high-profile, complex claims. This primarily involves delegated authority (Binding Authority) business, with 99% of workload tied to binders, TPAs and coverholders.
• This responsibility includes identifying coverage issues early in the claim lifecycle and coordinating with clients and insurers to help facilitate timely resolution and communication.
• Producing claims information and presenting to insurers or clients, either in written or networked format; and dealing with any resultant instructions, queries and enquiries.
• Monitoring insurers’ agreement and payment of funds and ensuring that payment is made to the appropriate beneficiary.
• Reporting any claims difficulties immediately to management.
• Ensuring relevant insurer’s instructions are notified to Client/expert and vice versa.
• Building meaningful relationships with Clients, experts and insurers by dealing with them in a prompt, friendly and professional manner at all times.
• Ensuring effective liaison with placing colleagues, including, where required, the maintenance and provision of claims statistics for renewal or similar purposes.
• Ensuring effective liaison with accounting colleagues both in respect of collection/payment of funds, any queries and the subsequent clearance of accounting entries.
• Keeping up to date with market and system changes.
• Monitoring workload and reporting to management as appropriate.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of Binding Authority agreements, with proven experience managing claims arising from binders and delegated authority arrangements. Familiarity with insurer protocols and TPA management is essential.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, law, economics, or engineering preferred but not required.
• At least DIP CII, or ideally ACII qualified.
• Relevant experience with a broker, insurer, lawyer, or loss adjuster handling claims.
  
  

Person Specification

• Experience working within a delegated authority or Binding Authority framework, with a sound understanding of regulatory requirements and claims processes associated with binders.
• Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and ambitious – willing to take on challenges and grow technically and professionally.
  
  

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive . If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Interview Process

At Price Forbes, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Price Forbes, and answer any immediate questions.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.
  
  

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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