File Handler - Military Deafness

We are seeking a File Handler to join our Industrial Disease team, focusing on Military Deafness claims. As a File Handler, you will manage your own caseload of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) claims, making a significant impact on clients' outcomes.

Our team of 130 specialists operates across the UK, serving major legacy insurers, large corporate bodies, and public sector organisations. We offer a comprehensive disease service, combining strategic support with scalable volume capabilities for various disease claims.

Key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently managing your caseload, reviewing documents and evidence, handling disclosure, preparing reports, and progressing claims.
• Assessing causation in military NIHL cases.
• Evaluating quantum, including PSLA, Smith and Manchester, and Special Damages.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues through clear communication.
• Ensuring all work complies with SRA Standards & Regulations and Davies Firmwide Values.

Requirements:

• Experience in handling NIHL disease claims.
• Effective negotiation skills with excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication abilities.
• High self-motivation, ability to prioritise, organise, and work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits include:

• Davies Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with service level
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and virtual wellbeing services
• Death in Service
• Critical Illness Cover
• PHI/Income Protection
• Pension Contribution (5% Employee, 3% Employer)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Volunteering Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex
• Access to Online Discount Sites
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions
• Discounts at local retail outlets