Catastrophic Injury Claims Handler

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Somerset Bridge Group Full time

Somerset Bridge Group are looking for a Catastrophic Injury Claims Handler to manage a caseload of claims of the utmost severity.

Due to growth in the team, we are looking for someone who has extensive experience within the motor claims industry who regularly manages claims under their own authority in excess of £2.5m.

Our team is based in Newcastle, hybrid working is available.

Role profile

Proactively manage a portfolio of high value/catastrophic Injury claims in excess of £2.5m from first notification onwards to achieve an optimum settlement Developing the technical claims skills of the Large Loss Technical Claims team (through coaching, mentoring and training) Ensuring all new and internally reallocated claims are reserved in a timely manner Maintaining and improving Insurers and Reinsurers confidence in the Large Loss Technical Claims Team by ensuring these high value cases are handled with a high degree of technical excellence Acting as a technical referral point. Carrying out audits of our Legal Suppliers. Ensuring reserving accuracy on receipt of new and relevant information.

 Relevant skills/experience/abilities

Substantial knowledge and experience of settling catastrophic injury claims. Be able to confidently handle claims to include - Head & brain injuries, Amputations, Serious spinal injuries, Fatal accidents including dependency, Complex care and loss of earnings calculations Detailed knowledge of the CPR including multi track litigation Ability to negotiate substantial legal costs CRU including the appeals and review process RTA/Article 75/MIB procedures Flexibility to travel across the UK when required to attend Case Conferences, Trials & Joint Settlement Meetings. Ability to manage relationships with internal/external suppliers Awareness of Re-insurance practices Experience of sitting on market bodies or working groups (such as the ABI PI Committee, MIB Article 75 working group, MIB Technical Committee etc.) is preferable ACII qualified or significant progress towards this is preferable

Our Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays Discretionary annual bonus Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours Flexi-time Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year. Life Assurance - 4 times your salary 25% Car Insurance Discount 20% Travel Insurance Discount Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Community support day Christmas and Summer parties

Working at SBG

At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special. 



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