Claims Handler - Leeds, United Kingdom - Avencia

Avencia
Avencia
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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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The Opportunity:
Do you have experience within Insurance Claims or the Legal sector?**
We are looking for a Claims Handler to join our team in Leeds


What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it.

Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities.

Whether you're wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.

We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.


Join us and play your part in something special

The opportunity:


The claims department at Markel aims to be the market leader in the provision of an efficient, cost effective, creative and professional service to our brokers and clients.

We strive to be pro-active and flexible in management of claims whilst maintaining our integrity.

The claims team works with the underwriting teams in order to facilitate close communication and exchange of ideas, and is an integral part of the product and customer service delivered to our clients.

We have a great new opportunity to join our claims team in our Leeds office.

The
Claims Handler role will work in our Prompt Resolution Team providing an excellent claims service on any claims which can be handled with a light touch and where fast settlements are in the best interests of Markel and the Insured.

The aim is to cut down on duplication, increase efficiency and response times where possible. If your from an insurance claims or a legal/paralegal background then we would love to hear from you


What you'll be doing:

Responsible and accountable for claims covering varied classes of business but with a focus on Professional Indemnity, Employers Liability, Public Liability and Property claims

The ability to prioritise work, have good time management skills and be able to work to deadlines to see claims through to final settlement in a proactive manner

Ensure good and regular lines of communication exist with key brokers and ensure that relationships are maintained


Our must have's:

Have either a claims background or legal background - insurance claims experience or any Legal background / qualifications

An interest in developing your longer term career within insurance / claims

Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and must become fully competent with our in-house systems.

Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organisation skills


Who we are:


Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.


We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better
| We enjoy the everyday We think further
our approach is disciplined, and our focus is on continuously improving the quality of the customer experience.

Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.


What's in it for you:


  • A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
  • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
  • Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
  • There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that

Are you ready to play your part?

Job Reference:
MKL01142
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