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Claims Handler - Personal Injury

Lawes Consulting Group
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO60, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Claims Handler - Personal Injury with a salary of £45,000.
  • This position is available in York, Glasgow, or Colchester, and offers a hybrid working model.
  • The successful candidate will manage personal injury and medical malpractice claims, ensuring high-quality service to customers and brokers.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in handling personal injury or medical malpractice claims is required, along with relevant qualifications.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of legal processes, and the ability to build lasting relationships.

Job title: Claims Handler - Personal Injury

Salary: £45,000

Location: York, Glasgow or Colchester - Hybrid

OVERVIEW 

We're working with a prominent insurance company to identify an experienced Claims Underwriter with a specialism in non-motor injury claims to join their organisation. The successful candidate will  manage a portfolio of personal injury and medical malpractice claims, ensuring top-tier service delivery to both customers and key brokers.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Fully manage a portfolio of personal injury and medical malpractice claims from initial notification to resolution.
  • Review and confirm their policy coverage position.
  • Develop and implement claim strategies, including the selection and management of external advisers and experts.
  • Liaise and negotiate with customers, brokers, claimants, and their representatives.
  • Demonstrate excellent file handling and claims management through proactive portfolio management, accurate reserving, and effective risk and indemnity costs management.
  • Promote and deliver a continuous improvement culture within the UK Casualty Claims team to enhance the customer experience.
  • Collaborate with underwriters to support business development and product enhancement.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Claims service by identifying areas of opportunity and creating innovative solutions.

Experience 

  • Qualified solicitor, legal executive, paralegal, CII claims professional, or insurance claims handler with a minimum of 3 years' experience in handling personal injury and/or medical malpractice claims.
  • Strong policy coverage knowledge and experience across a broad range of policies and business types.
  • Robust understanding of litigation, legal processes, and dispute resolution methods.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to understand the broader impact of claims decisions on the UK business.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish lasting relationships within the team, the wider business, and external partners.
  • Results-driven with the energy and determination to succeed in a fast-paced environment.  

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact me now on 07458 162845 or email us at   

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