Senior Claims Handler

Red Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Red Recruitment is assisting an international law firm in Bristol City Centre to recruit a Senior Claims Handler. The role includes managing a range of claims from initial contact through to final decision, with travel to the London office possible.

The position is permanent, 35 hours per week, 9.30am to 5.30pm, offering a supportive team and opportunities within a large, respected firm and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in claims, with indemnity knowledge.
• Ability to interact with clients, intermediaries and suppliers.
• Commercial, proactive approach and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of claims from initial contact to final decision.
• Oversee compliance with claims policies and systems.
• Support and guide junior staff with complex/high-value claims.
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of changes.
• Investigate evidence, make decisions and communicate with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Indemnity background

Claims handling

Relationship building

Job description

Are you an experienced claims handler with an indemnity background looking for a new position within a legal firm?

Our client is an international law firm with offices in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore who are committed to having trusted relationships, having an inclusive culture and being natural advocates for their clients.

They are looking for motivated, hard-working and experienced individuals to join them as a Senior Claims Handler in Bristol City Centre.

You may be required to travel to the London office at times.

Benefits and Package for a Senior Claims Handler:

• Salary: Competitive
• Hours: 35 hours per week 9.30am - 5.30pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Location: Bristol City Centre
• Supportive and encouraging team
• Working for a large and highly respected firm
• Workplace pension
• Generous annual leave allowance

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Claims Handler:

• Managing a variety of claims, from the initial contact to the final decision
• Overseeing compliance with claims policies, procedures and systems
• Helping more junior staff with complex or high-value claims
• Contributing to the development of processes and leading the implementation of improvements
• Investigating evidence, making decisions and providing information to customers and other stakeholders

Key Skills and Experience of a Senior Claims Handler:

• You ideally will have a strong grounding in claims including technical knowledge and experience
• You should be able to build internal relationships and understand the expertise across the firm
• Having a commercial, committed and proactive approach is required
• You will need to be able to interact with clients, intermediaries and suppliers to build effective, collaborative working relationships based on trust
• Being committed to being a part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm is required