Claims Handler - Property

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists are partnering with an insurance client to recruit a Claims Handler. The role focuses on managing a varied portfolio of property and liability claims at the pre-litigation stage, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.

Working as part of a collaborative claims team, you will handle claims from initial assessment through to settlement, engaging with key stakeholders and supporting strong customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum CIP qualified (or working towards) with relevant insurance experience.
• Experience handling pre-litigation claims, ideally with property exposure.
• Strong understanding of policy coverage and claims processes.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple claims.
• Customer-focused with proactive and organised approach.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of property and mixed pre-litigation claims through to resolution.
• Assess policy coverage, set reserves, and apply appropriate claims strategies.
• Engage with loss adjusters, brokers, and third-party stakeholders to progress claims.
• Identify settlement opportunities and support negotiations to achieve timely outcomes.
• Monitor claim files to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost control.
• Contribute to fraud awareness and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Ensure all claims are handled in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Skills

CIP qualification (or working towards)

Pre-litigation claims experience

Policy coverage knowledge

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Working Model: Hybrid (two days in the office post-initial training period)

Abrivia are currently recruiting for a Claims Handler to join our client within the insurance sector. This role will focus on managing a varied portfolio of property and liability claims at the pre-litigation stage, ensuring timely and cost-effective outcomes.

Working as part of a collaborative claims team, the successful candidate will handle claims from initial assessment through to settlement, engaging with key stakeholders and supporting strong customer outcomes. This position suits a claims professional with solid pre-litigation experience who is confident handling property claims and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

Your Role

• Manage a portfolio of property and mixed pre-litigation claims through to resolution.
• Assess policy coverage, set reserves, and apply appropriate claims strategies.
• Engage with loss adjusters, brokers, and third-party stakeholders to progress claims.
• Identify settlement opportunities and support negotiations to achieve timely outcomes.
• Monitor claim files to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and cost control.
• Contribute to fraud awareness and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Ensure all claims are handled in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Your Skills

• Minimum CIP qualified (or working towards) with relevant insurance experience.
• Proven experience handling pre-litigation claims, ideally with property exposure.
• Strong understanding of policy coverage and claims processes.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple claims effectively.
• Customer-focused with a proactive and organised approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment.