Claims Handler - Northampton, United Kingdom - The Ardonagh Group

The Ardonagh Group

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Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Insurance Claims Handler - Northampton - ARD994582
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Claims Handler to join our team.

Working as a Claims Handler you will support the team in providing an effective and efficient claims service to our customers.

Dealing effectively with all claims allocated, ensuring that company policy, procedure and regulatory requirements are adhered to at all times.

Objectives and Responsibilities

Efficiently handle all claims allocated to the job holder job holder shall be responsible for a designated caseload handling claims from cradle to grave and liaising extensively with clients. Insurers, claimants, policyholders, brokers and other experts.
Refer claims which fall outside of personal authority levels to line manager.
Gather and process information, as directed, to support the effective assessment of more complex cases.
Assist in the training of new or inexperienced staff in the use of company systems and processes.
To maintain and develop personal knowledge and skills through continued professional development as well as ongoing desk training and ensuring, that this is recorded in like with Training & Competency requirements.
To conduct the business of the company at all times in a courteous and efficient manner.
The job holder will, at various times act for the insured and the insurer. The job holder will be responsible for adhering to all the groups procedures and policies, in relation to the identification and management of the potential conflicts of interest and for the fair treatment of customers, and will ensure they follow the systems and controls operating to ensure that this is the case.
To undertake any other tasks as may reasonably be required by the company.

Experience
2 years minimum in a similar role is strongly preferred.

Ideally you will have worked with Commercial clients and have experience of dealing with a varied portfolio of motor, liability & property related claims.

Competency Profile

General Insurance principles and practice
A strong work ethic and time management skills in order to efficiently handle a large caseload.
Class of risk, product and market knowledge
General Insurance regulation & business ethics
Customer care experience
IT proficient
Numeracy & Literacy

The Company
The Ardonagh Group is the UK's largest independent insurance broker with global reach. We are a network of over 100 office locations and a workforce of nearly 7,000 people.

Formed in 2017 and following a series of acquisitions in 2018, Ardonagh today brings together best-in-class brands including Autonet, Bishopsgate, Carole Nash, Geo Underwriting, Price Forbes, Swinton, Towergate and URIS.

Our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to work with our insurer partners to deliver solutions that meet our customer needs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Referral programme
Store discount
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

Northampton, NN4 7XD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

What is your salary expectation for this role?
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
This is a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. Are you aware of and happy with this?

Experience: