Claims Handler

Goldman & Fine Recruitment are looking to recruit a Claims Handler for one of our clients based in Swinton M27 (VP5701)

Our client currently has a vacancy for an experienced Claims Handler to ensure that insurance claims are handled efficiently and that payment for valid claims is made to their policyholders.

Role purpose for Claims Handler:

- coordinate the services that may be required by policyholders following an accident or incident. This can include arranging and coordinating for approved tradespeople to make homes safe again or organising replacement goods if a policyholder has been burgled.
- They may be involved in large scale accidents and incidents, for example a bridge collapse.
- As well as communicating with policyholders, insurance claims handlers liaise with external experts such as loss adjusters and lawyers. They may become involved in loss adjusting activities, (investigating the loss), or in legal discussions about the recoveryof money from the party responsible for the loss. Work on complex cases requires experience and expert knowledge.
- involved in managing a claim from beginning through to settlement. Depending on their level of experience and knowledge, they may be involved in investigating potentially fraudulent claims and undertaking a range of loss adjusting activities

Responsibilities for Claims Handler:

- providing advice on making a claim and the processes involved;
- processing new insurance claims notifications;
- collecting accurate information and documents to proceed with a claim;
- analysing a claim made by a policymaker;
- guiding policyholders on how to proceed with the claim;
- contacting trades people from a network of approved professionals and arranging for them to make repairs on the policyholder's property;
- monitoring the progress of a claim;
- investigating potentially fraudulent claims;
- identifying reasons why full payment may not be made;
- ensuring fair settlement of a valid claim;
- building relationships with loss adjusters, forensic accountants and solicitors, as well as other legal/claims professionals;
- ensuring the customer is treated fairly and that the customer receives excellent service in accordance with industry and company guidelines;
- handling any complaints associated with a claim;
- involvement in loss adjusting activities and in legal discussions relating to settlement;
- seeking legal recovery of monies paid out;
- managing a team of claims handlers (at managerial level);
- taking responsibility for productivity and profit;
- adhering to legal requirements, industry regulations and customer quality standards set by the company.
- Clicking on this advert to submit your CV
- Sending your CV to Peter at Goldman & Fine
- Calling Peter at Goldman & Fine, quoting ref 5701
- Visiting the Goldman & Fine website

If this is not the position for you, please contact Goldman & Fine to discuss other vacancies that may be suitable for you. We will explain what the roles are with precise information.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 5701