Senior Claims HandlerLocation: Hybrid - BristolSalary: Up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced claims handler looking for a new challenge? Our client is seeking a Senior Claims Handler to join their dedicated and professional team, offering an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of legal claims while making a difference in clients' lives during critical moments.
About the RoleAs a Senior Claims Handler, you'll work on cases valued up to £25,000 across various legal matters, providing a timely, high-quality service to insured clients. You’ll develop broad legal knowledge, manage client expectations, and collaborate with panel law firms to ensure claims are resolved efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver outstanding customer service to clients experiencing legal crises
- Manage a portfolio of claims, assessing validity, liability, and quantum
- Draft clear and professional correspondence, maintaining consistent communication with insured clients
- Negotiate settlements, instruct external experts, and handle complex legal issues
- Ensure compliance with all stipulated processes and authority limits
- Provide support to junior colleagues and contribute to learning and development initiatives
- Participate in quality assurance activities, including audits of external law firms
- A customer-centric mindset with resilience and empathy
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex information
- A proactive and collaborative approach to work, with strong organisational skills
- A degree or equivalent in law, business, insurance, or a related field, OR a minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above) with 2+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word
- CII qualification or currently working toward one
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Job Synonyms: Senior Claims Specialist, Senior Claims Consultant, Senior Claims Advisor, Senior Claims Analyst, Lead Claims Adjuster, Principal Claims Coordinator, Senior Claims Representative, Senior Claims Processor, Senior Claims Executive, Senior Claims Administrator