Senior Claims Handler

Red Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Supportive team

Job summary

Red Recruitment represents an international law firm seeking a Senior Claims Handler in Bristol City Centre. You will manage a variety of claims from initial contact to final decision and may travel to the London office occasionally.

The firm offers a workplace pension, generous annual leave and a supportive, collaborative team at a large and highly respected practice. A strong grounding in claims and the ability to build relationships across the firm are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in claims including technical knowledge.
• Ability to build internal relationships across the firm.
• Commercial, proactive approach and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 improvements.
• Investigating evidence, making decisions and informing customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Claims handling

Legal claims

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Compliance

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