Senior Industrial Disease Claims Handler

IPS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Disease Associate Handler for their Claims Management Team. This role involves managing complex claims, conducting policy investigations, and collaborating with a team of experts. Candidates should have a solid background in EL/PL claims and a good understanding of legal terminology. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and an excellent benefits package, including private medical cover and a performance-based bonus scheme.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 virtual GP access

Performance-based bonus scheme

Volunteering days

Extensive well-being support

Qualifications

• Background in EL/PL claims and experience in industrial disease.
• Understanding of legal terminology.
• Experience in insurance and legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex industrial disease claims.
• Conduct policy investigations and make informed liability decisions.
• Identify recovery opportunities to reduce litigation.

Skills

Proven background in EL/PL claims

Strong decision-making skills

Confidence in engaging with stakeholders

Organisational skills

Job description

Industrial Disease Associate Handler

Location: Manchester / Bradford / Leeds / – Hybrid

Circa £42k Basic + Bonus & Excellent Benefits Package

IPS Group is working with a leading global professional services organisation who are seeking to recruit several experienced Claims Handlers to join their expanding Claims Management Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress within a specialist team handling complex and high-value claims.

The Role / Team

In this role, you will manage your own caseload of complex industrial disease claims. You will conduct policy investigations, make informed liability decisions, and identify recovery opportunities, ensuring claims are handled proactively to reduce litigation. You will join a well‑established team of experienced professionals who provide ongoing support and collaboration, helping you develop deeper expertise while contributing to key team and client objectives. This role offers the chance to be part of a growing, forward‑thinking claims function where quality and technical excellence are paramount.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven background in EL/PL claims, ideally with industrial disease experience and a good understanding of legal terminology.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels and demonstrating strong decision‑making and organisational skills.
• Experience from both insurance and legal environments, including claimant or defendant solicitors, will be considered.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary, hybrid working and a generous benefits package including private medical cover and 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Performance‑based bonus scheme, volunteering days and extensive well‑being support.
• Chance to specialise within a growing and highly respected well‑known organisation, and to work within a collaborative, non‑targeted environment.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply today or get in touch.