Fraud Investigator

Job Title: Fraud Investigator - Household Claims

Location: Bexhill or Leicester (Hybrid - one day a week in your chosen office)

Welcome to Hastings Direct - Pam Angel - HR Director

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

Role overview

Reporting into one of our Home Fraud Team Leaders, you’ll be tackling a mix of suspected fraudulent claims across contents and buildings insurance and be working closely with our Operational Teams, Suppliers and wider Fraud Teams to identify and respond to fraudulent claims. Your goal will be in supporting Hastings Direct in delivering a market leading fraud defence for Household/Home Claims - a business area that has expanded exponentially over the past 12 months

Job details - you’ll need to have demonstrable experience in:
Conducting detailed reviews of newly identified claims which are of concern, and where appropriate, provide guidance and feedback to the wider teams within Claims- Conducting investigations on claims where we hold a suspicion of fraud- Conducting desktop investigations, formal interviews, liaising with suppliers and using intelligence solutions systems- Supporting the design of relevant fraud processes- Acting as a technical referral point for Home Claims Handlers, to support fraud identification- Tackling a mix of suspected fraudulent claims across contents and buildings

Essential skills/experience:
- Has a technical fraud background within insurance or has strong experience of household/home/property claims- Strong overall claims understanding - familiar with the end-to-end claims journey- Capable of making decisions and challenging the status quo - able to utilise strong communication skills and engage with a varied audience

The interview process:
Our interview process involves the below:
- Recruiter screening call- 1st stage interview with hiring leader

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive

Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus

Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

There's more - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more.

Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we’ll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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