Description
We are seeking a Casualty Claims Handler to join our team, providing a quality, proactive, cradle-to-grave claims service on behalf of our public sector clients.
You will have experience in handling any type of injury claims, and ideally, experience of working in an insurance and/or legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish if cover is in place for the claim
- Record all claims on the digital claims handling system
- Investigate all liability claims either from the desk or by instructing loss adjusters
- Make the decision on liability
- Negotiate settlement of the claim
- Ensure compliance with all legal timescales and client SLAs
- Build relationships with external clients and stakeholders
- Provide referral support to less experienced colleagues
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience of policy wording and terms and conditions
- Knowledge of insurance and the insurance market
- Knowledge of how to value an injury claim
- Knowledge of reserving philosophies
- Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the Claims Portal
- Good communications skills at all levels
- Excellent customer service
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Take responsibility for your own workload
- Must be able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Strong IT skills
Benefits
- Career & Purpose: Davies Innovation Lab, Leadership training programme, Funding for professional qualifications, Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
- Environmental & Social: The Davies Foundation, Local charity funding, Pennies To Heaven, Employee Resource Groups, Employee volunteering programme
- Financial Health: Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution, My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub, Life assurance: x4, Refer a Friend, Cycle to Work Scheme, Lease car salary sacrifice, Davies Incentive Plan, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing: Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus, Discounts with 100's of UK retailers, EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline, 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years, Flexible working, Dress for your day, Inclusive employment policies