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Claims Assessor

Pearl Recruitment
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO26 9SS, England

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is with a nationwide insurance provider based in York, focusing on handling niche insurance claims both verbally and in writing.
  • The role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates with prior experience in the insurance or financial sector are preferred, but strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to customer service are essential.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £24,500 to £28,000, and applicants are expected to have at least some relevant experience in customer service or claims handling.
  • The job offers hybrid working for three weeks a month, extensive holiday benefits, and various employee perks including private health insurance and a workplace pension scheme.

Work 3 weeks a month from home

The Company

Our York based client is a nationwide insurance provider specialising in pet, equine, wedding, cycling, fishing, golf and much more.

The Role

Reporting to a Claims Team Lead the role will be focussed on:

  • handling varied, niche Insurance Claims both verbally and in writing.
  • Ensuring all Claims are assessed efficiently and to an excellent standard
  • Handling a variety of customer calls promptly, efficiently and professionally
  • Responding to customer queries via email
  • Developing an excellent understanding of our products, assessment and regulations
  • Proactively identifying risks and trends
  • Proposing innovative ideas to the Claims Team Leads
  • Dedication to professional development and customer journey
  • Ad hoc duties as required by Claims Team Leads and the Claims Manager

Key Skills and Experience

It would be advantageous if you have worked within the insurance sector/financial sector previously, but thats not as important as possessing these skills:

  • Team player - team spirit should be the cornerstone of your professional approach
  • Exceptional communication both verbal and written & finely tuned interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail unwavering commitment to detail
  • Impeccable organisation ability to organise tasks/work to optimise efficiency
  • Masterful time management adept at managing time, working to targets/deadlines
  • Dedicated work ethic - you can thrive in a fast paced and busy working environment
  • Policy expertise to learn, understand and interpret our policy wordings
  • Customer service ability to provide excellent customer service, first time, every time

Benefits

  • £24,500 - £28,000 annual salary
  • Up to 33 days holiday + long service increase
  • Up to 5 days annual paid sickness leave + long service increase
  • Hybrid / remote working.
  • Flexi-time policy
  • Family friendly benefits & staff policy discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Private health insurance.
  • Free staff gym
  • Free parking
  • Discounted onsite kindergarten
  • Workplace pension scheme
The start date is Monday 21st October where you will commence 6 weeks of training. You must have no annual leave during this time.

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