Senior Claims Handler

Capio Recruitment; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional qualification support (CⅡ

Long-term progression opportunities

Job summary

Capio Recruitment in Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) is seeking a Senior Claims Handler to manage a broad portfolio of complex commercial claims and supervise third-party administrators.

This role offers long-term progression and the chance to help shape an in-house claims function, with exposure to underwriters, actuaries, and senior leadership.

Salary £38,000–£45,000 DOE with hybrid working and professional qualification support (CII).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' claims handling experience.
• Experience across PI, Accident & Health, or Construction All Risk.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical claims work with operations and admin.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of complex claims across PI, A&H, and Construction All Risk.
• Oversee relationships with TPAs, brokers, and providers.
• Handle referrals above delegated authority and advise on resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with underwriters, actuaries, finance, and leadership.
• Contribute to claims process improvements and future in-house function.

Skills

Claims handling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Job Title: Senior Claims Handler

Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office)

Salary: £38,00 - £45,000 DOE

Benefits: Hybrid working, professional qualification support (CII), long-term progression opportunities

About the Company:

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist insurer with a strong reputation across financial lines, construction, accident & health, and affinity products. Backed by a major international parent group, the business combines the stability and support of a global insurer with the close-knit culture of a smaller regional team. With excellent staff retention and ambitious growth plans over the next few years, the business offers genuine long-term career development within a collaborative environment.

Role Summary:

A growing insurer is looking to appoint a Senior Claims Handler to support a broad and varied claims portfolio across complex commercial lines. Working within a close-knit team, the role will combine hands-on claims handling with oversight of third-party administrators and key stakeholder management across the business. This position offers strong long-term progression potential, including the opportunity to help shape and eventually lead an in-house claims function as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied portfolio of complex claims across areas including Professional Indemnity, Accident & Health, and Construction All Risk, giving you exposure to diverse and technically challenging work
• Oversee relationships with TPAs, panel firms, and service providers, allowing you to develop broader operational and stakeholder management experience
• Handle referrals above delegated authority and contribute to resolution strategies on higher-value and more complex matters
• Work closely with underwriters, actuaries, finance teams, and senior leadership, increasing your visibility across the wider business
• Support claims process improvement initiatives and contribute to the future development of an in-house claims function
• Produce clear reporting, reserve recommendations, and claims analysis to support business decision-making

Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ claims handling experience
• Experience handling claims within one or more of the following areas: Professional Indemnity, Accident & Health, or Construction All Risk
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload within a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with TPAs, brokers, panel firms, or outsourced claims providers would be advantageous
• Comfortable balancing technical claims work with operational and administrative responsibilities where required