Large Loss Claims Handler

2 days ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Vermelo RPO Full time

Senior Technical Claims Handler (Large Loss)

Overview:

As Senior Technical Claims Handler working within the Large Loss Team. You will pro-actively handle a portfolio of motor claims consisting of mainly high value bodily injury with reserves in excess of £500,000.

Working within a team you will be a central referral point for technical issues, advising on strategy, tactics and key developments. You will also assist in targeted reviews to ensure best practices and outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing claims caseload, in accordance with the Group philosophy, claims handling procedures and service levels.
  • Controlling claim cost by achieving most economical settlement, through good use of liability and quantum arguments and effective negotiation
  • Maintaining good file discipline and accurate reserves, together with an effective diary system which ensures that cases are reviewed on a regular basis and handled in a timely manner aligned to SLAs &/or any Court timetable.
  • Attendance at Trials and conferences with Counsel where appropriate.
  • Adherence to and engagement with Reinsurers and all associated Large Loss procedures.
  • Full adherence to authority limits
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and business partners.
  • Adhering to agreed personal authority limits, referring to line manager/Large Loss Team for authorisation where activity exceeds such limits.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (including “treating customers fairly” principles).
  • Act as a technical referral point within team and through the business, to ensure technical queries and referrals are managed within SLA’

Qualifications:

Key Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong and current working knowledge of personal injury claims with a handling experience in serious injury.
  • Strong technical knowledge and, where applicable, the application of Discount Rate, Care Claims and any other heads of claim applying to serious injury claims.
  • Good knowledge of medical disciplines required in investigating personal injury claims at all levels of severity.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding and application of claims negotiation, liability decision making and cost potential.
  • Knowledge of current, relevant Case Law
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements (including ‘treating customers fairly)
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritise own workloads
  • Good communicator and the ability to coach and support colleagues on technical topics
  • Willingness to develop self and new skills
  • Ability to work with flexibility in a proactive claims environment
  • Good market knowledge
  • Good commercial awareness


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