Motor Claims Handler

**Flexible Work Eligible**: Flexible Work Schedule

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- This is _a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime._

At AXA XL our claims division are at the very heart of our insurance organisation. We look for innovative and creative individuals to join our experienced and professional colleagues, who strive to challenge and continually look at how to improve the way we do things, taking ownership and leading their own development and career opportunities. We offer flexibility with our smart working initiative, combining working from home and from our Ipswich office, or attending our London office from time to time. Our claims culture fosters collaboration, customer service and colleague development - it is energising; no two claims are exactly the same

With fast train links to London, our teams work closely with Underwriting, Finance and Middle Office colleagues as well as many others, using our expertise in claims to make sure the insurance ‘moment of truth’ is delivered to the highest standards. As the Clients and Customers we look after vary from individual claimants to companies at the largest end of the market, no two days are the same. You could be liaising with Underwriters to review policy T&Cs or providing an update on a large loss at the beginning of the week, then working alongside our Finance teams as part of a claims settlement process, finishing the week with a meeting with Brokers or Customers to bring to life the claims journey on a new business pitch. You’ll achieve this by using the knowledge and skills you will learn through your development journey, supported by experienced team members and a structured training plan around the different claims systems and processes in place.

At AXA XL, it is our Claims team which sets us apart. Our experienced Claims professionals use their specialised expertise to handle even the most complex claims seamlessly. How do you make a good thing better? You focus on excellence and creating a culture of continuous improvement. You create an environment that fosters collaboration, customer service and colleague development. And you build a team of passionate and innovative claims experts who see success as a reason to roll up their sleeves and drive for improvement - all part of the dynamism that exists throughout our claims team.

As a Claims Handler, you will play a critical role in the Motor claims team by managing and resolving claims for our customers. You will work closely with your manager and coordinate with fellow claims handlers to bring claims to a resolution.

This is a great opportunity where you will play a key role in the Motor claims team by managing and resolving claims for our diverse corporate client base. The team deal with all aspects of the claim, so you’ll have lots of variety and the opportunity to broaden horizons. You’ll be part of a supportive team who all share a passion and excellence for claims handling and customer service.

You will be based in our Ipswich office, however we are excited to be implementing our Smart Working initiative in the coming months offering a hybrid way of working, combining both remote and office working.

Ipswich is an idyllic rural location, with good transport links to London and just 20 minutes from the coast. The AXA XL office is easily accessible, only a 10 minute walk from the train station and has the benefit of free onsite car parking as well as a subsidised staff restaurant - we even give our employees an allowance for lunch We are a short walk from the picturesque waterfront, an ideal place for a lunchtime stroll with colleagues and there are plenty of good restaurants to choose from for a bite to eat on the way home or perhaps before a trip to the local theatre or cinema. Our office is newly refurbished, it’s modern and bright featuring up to date technologies, and plenty of collaboration areas to meet with colleagues to share ideas and get together.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Proficient in the handling of all aspects of claims within job holder’s authority to good technical standards and quality including:

- Legal and policy liability assessment
- Estimating
- Negotiation, settlement and defence including litigation management.
- Efficient handling of claims above job holder’s personal authority under referral system.
- Provide a quality claims service including effective handling of claims and compliance with required service standards.
- Maintain and build on existing customer relationships and encourage business retention through contacts with clients and brokers in respect of day-to-day claims handling.
- Receiving claims notifications, assessing estimates and negotiating claims up to and including settlement within personal authority.
- Consider Third Party liabilities, detecting fraud and taking correct action to preserve and maximise recoveries.