Claims Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NorthStandard Full time

In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for the handling of and assisting with P&I and Non-P&I matters including drafting, liaising, maintaining, filing and administration, thereby supporting our strategic vision of being a world leading marine insurance group, providing the highest quality of cost-effective service.

Your main duties will include:

  • Handling claims for our shipowner members within the geographical sector, including personal injury matters, cargo claims, and pre-load steel surveys.
  • Dealing with claims from inception to completion including settlement within your authority level
  • Setting up of claims on our internal claims system once incidents have been created and monitoring their progress.
  • Liaising with shipowners members throughout the claim.

Assisting, supporting and dealing with:

  • General research, including liaising with Claims Executives, Loss Prevention and other departments.
  • Preparation of presentation material using PowerPoint.
  • Preparation and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases.
  • Assisting geographical sectors in developing and maintaining client relationship management data.
  • Assisting as required within the geographical sector.

Ideally, you’ll have:

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience

  • Basic knowledge of shipping terms and common ship operations.
  • IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office and adaptability.
  • Efficient & effective administration skills, demonstrating attention to detail.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to cope with demanding workloads.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and assist as required.
  • Good interpersonal skills always appropriate to cultural diversity and with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Flexible with availability to be able to service needs of clients and geographical sector colleagues.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Experience

  • Legal (law degree or equivalent), technical expertise (mariner) or prior experience within the maritime industry.


  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Exchange Street Claims & Financial Services Full time

    Our client, a highly respected insurance organisation, is seeking to recruit remote / homebaded subsidence claims handlers to handle a portfolio of subsidence losses. This role will entail liaising with Engineers, Surveyors, Loss Adjusters, Policyholdersand other parties in order to reach an equitable settlement to the claim. The successful candidate will...

  • Claims Assistant

    1 week ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NorthStandard Full time

    In this exciting role, you’ll be responsible for the handling of and assisting with P&I and Non-P&I matters including drafting, liaising, maintaining, filing and administration, thereby supporting our strategic vision of being a world leading marine insurance group, providing the highest quality of cost-effective service. **Your main duties will...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Motor Claims Support Assistant - Newcastle A true ‘digital disrupter’, this cutting-edge Insurtech is turning the claims landscape on its head; challenging the status quo and the previously accepted norms – and delivering fantastic customer outcomes as a result! This ‘Third Party Administrator – with a difference’ is the brain child of several...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Motor Claims Support Assistant (100% Home-Based) Leading InsurTech - Newcastle A true ‘digital disrupter’, this cutting-edge Insurtech is turning the claims landscape on its head; challenging the status quo and the previously accepted norms – and delivering fantastic customer outcomes as a result! This ‘Third Party Administrator – with a...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Winn Group Full time

    **Winn Group**, home to _Winn Solicitors, On Medical_ and _On Hire_, is a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. **Winn Solicitors** is a Legal 500 company and market leaders in Personal Injury Law. A vacancy is available for a Telematics & Claims...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Motor Claims Support Assistant - Newcastle A true ‘digital disrupter’, this cutting-edge Insurtech is turning the claims landscape on its head; This ‘Third Party Administrator – with a difference’ is the brain child of several insurance veterans with rich pedigrees in utilising state-of-the-art technology to tackle longstanding problems in the...

  • Claims Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

    This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, Top 100 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to individuals, based in Newcastle. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims and be passionate about providing client care. Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye...

  • Claims Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom William James Recruitment Full time

    This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, Top 100 law firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to individuals, based in Newcastle. The ideal candidate will have 2 + years of experience handling a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims and be passionate about providing client care. Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Winn Group Full time

    **Winn Group,** home to Winn Solicitors, On Medical and On Hire, is a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. **Winn Solicitors** is a Legal 500 company and market leaders in Personal Injury Law. We are recruiting for a Protocol Claims Handler/Legal Clerk to become...

  • Assistant Lawyer

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Keoghs Full time

    This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work with recognised market leaders in catastrophic injury work within our Complex Injury Claims Team. The Lead Lawyer with whom the Assistant Lawyer will work alongside handles non-delegated, high value multi track and catastrophic injury claims including multi-million pound brain injury,...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Adjusting Support Assistant (100% Home-Based) Leading InsurTech - Newcastle A true ‘digital disrupter’, this cutting-edge Insurtech is turning the claims landscape on its head; This ‘Third Party Administrator – with a difference’ is the brain child of several insurance veterans with rich pedigrees in utilising state-of-the-art technology to...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NorthStandard Full time

    We have an opportunity to join the Legal Support team as a Legal Assistant at our Newcastle office. In this role you will work closely with our lawyers/claims handlers dealing with a broad variety of shipping law disputes and enquiries. For those new to shipping law this is an opportunity to learn on the job, assisting with drafting, research and claims...

  • Assistant Lawyer

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Thompsons Solicitors Full time

    We are looking for a Assistant Lawyer to join our team of dedicated professionals, within our specialist Asbestos unit, to provide advice and support to Trade Unions and their members**. **You may also be required to assist senior members of the team with complex and high value cases, such as mesothelioma claims and fatal cancer cases. As a newly qualified...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Thompsons Solicitors Full time

    **Description**: Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Lawyer in the Employment Rights department. As an Assistant Lawyer, you will be responsible for managing a full caseload of employment advice and representation matters. This includes handling issues such as unfair dismissals, wage claims, settlement agreements, and discrimination claims under...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Adjusting Support Assistant (100% Home-Based) Leading InsurTech - Newcastle A true ‘digital disrupter’, this cutting-edge Insurtech is turning the claims landscape on its head; challenging the status quo and the previously accepted norms – and delivering fantastic customer outcomes as a result! This ‘Third Party Administrator – with a...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom DXC Technology Full time

    Processes complex claims to ensure accurate and timely completion. Assists in the processing of highly complex claims under the oversight of a higher level examiner. Assists in negotiating claims settlements. **Essential Job Functions** - Conducts correspondence related to client requests for information. - Evaluates available information to validate...

  • Claims Handler

    5 days ago


    Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Band 5 Claims Handler The post-holder will work in a team handling all the claims received by the Trust. You will liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation, and be the key point of contact with NHS Resolution, to undertake claims investigations. We are looking for someone with the relevant experience, excellent attention to detail and good...


  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time

    PI Solicitor We have a role for a PI Solicitor with large loss experience to join a leading team based in Newcastle. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work with recognised market leaders in catastrophic injury work within our Complex Injury Claims Team. The Lead Lawyer with whom the Assistant Lawyer will work...

  • PI Solicitor

    4 weeks ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time

    PI Solicitor We have a role for a PI Solicitor with large loss experience to join a leading team based in Newcastle. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work with recognised market leaders in catastrophic injury work within our Complex Injury Claims Team. The Lead Lawyer with whom the Assistant Lawyer will work...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 days ago


    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

    Adecco are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our client's law firm. With a strong focus on client care and exceptional service, our client has an outstanding reputation in this area of law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to their team and make a significant impact in the...