Claims Advisor - Bolton, United Kingdom - Keoghs
Description
Our credit hire team is the largest and longest-established in the UK, with over 200 colleagues, and acting for more Insurers & Broker clients than any other, but we don't do stuffy and formal; we are down to earth and enjoy the delivery of legal excellence.
We are incredibly proud of our reputation and of the work we do with our clients in defeating dishonest motor claims and developing strategies to identify and prevent new and emerging risks.
We are looking for like-minded people who want to join us in this exciting and important work, and who want to develop their career with us.
You will predominately be handling your own case load of delegated authority claims which will include but not limited to credit hire cases, suspected credit hire fraud, liability investigations and bodily injury cases whilst assisting and helping to shape our best in class strategy for our insurer clients.
We are looking for all kinds of individuals that have a desire to progress and develop. Our promise back to you is to support you in reaching those career goals.Many of our leadership team and technicians started their careers at Keoghs which underlines the development commitment to all our people.
Our culture is one of support, respect and recognition, so if you think you're a good fit then we'd love to hear from you.
To actively monitor credit hire and repair claims and ensure they are efficiently dealt with.Key Accountabilities
- Contacting organisations by telephone to ensure matters are progressing correctly
- Questioning repair and hire periods as appropriate with a view to reducing overall hire days
- Dealing with queries from other parties
- Managing a diary to effectively deal with all matters in a timely fashion
- To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations
- Adhere to the Keoghs Values
35 hours per week
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. This is a hybrid working role working 1 day in the Bolton office and 4 days from home.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- Education at least 3 GCSEs or equivalent are essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workloads
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Good telephone negotiation skills and manner is essential
- Ability to follow work processes and procedures
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
Technical knowledge to be developed:
- Understanding of Pre Proceedings Credit Hire
Personal Development:
- This role gives new recruits an opportunity to learn about the work undertaken in a legal department and gain knowledge and skills associated
- This role offers an opportunity to develop a range of skills under supervision
- Claims Advisors are given the same opportunity to develop their career options within the team and Keoghs as all other staff
- Further career progression will depend on the Claims Advisor's aptitude and desire to move on to the next level within the team and/or company as a whole
Competencies:
- Effective Communication
- Prioritising and Organising
- Client Skills
- Adaptability
- People Skills
- Commercial Awareness
- Drive to Succeed
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do;
Keoghs values
We listen, are down to earth and supportive
We work together towards a common goal
We're friendly with a can do attitude
We care about our clients
We evolve
Contract Type
- Permanent
Area
- Credit Hire and Recoveries
Sub Area
- Pre Litigated Credit Hire
Office
- Keoghs Bolton Parklands
Closing Date
- 19 Jul 2023
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