Property Claims Handler

Abel Mckenna ,
Basildon, Essex
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000 per annum

Overview

You will be responsible for the effective and accurate processing of insurance claims from first notification of loss through to settlement. Claims must be processed in accordance with client SLA’s and internal KPI’s to ensure the best outcomes for clients, policyholders and third parties with a focus on reducing claims lifecycles and insurer costs. Communication with policyholders, clients, loss adjusters and suppliers will be central to the role along with recording every aspect of each claim on claims management system. Duties & Responsibilities Provide assistance and advice to Claims Handlers where necess Answer inbound calls from policyholders and clients wishing to register a claim Accurately logging new claim details on the Pro-Claim system Review and assess each insurance claim in-line with client philosophies with a focus on more complex claims less experienced Claims Handlers would be confident in dealing with. Ensure claims are processes in a timely manner in accordance with KPI’s Provide comprehensive verbal and written advice on all aspects of Policy Wording in relation to cover and claims Provide advice to policy holders on their claims and the best method of settlement where appropriate Obtain relevant documentation for the assessment of the claim including claim forms, photographs, third party reports, receipts/proof of purchase etc. Ensure all recovery aspects of claims are monitored and amounts due are obtained where necessary Highlight potentially fraudulent claims to the Claims Supervisor and third parties as appropriate Liaise with policyholders, clients, insurers, loss adjusters and other relevant parties to ensure good relationships are maintained Liaise with suppliers Settling claims and advising policyholders of the outcome Ensure company records are maintained (using Pro-Claim or other IT platform as provided) on all claims Ensure system Tasks are completed in a timely manner Ensure post/communications are responded to in a timely manner Escalate any complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction to the Senior Claims Supervisor Maintain the company’s ethical and moral principles throughout every aspect of the role Ensure adherence to clients key objectives. Strong Claims Handling Experience. Good written and verbal communication skills A confident telephone manner Ability to work in a fast paced, changeable environment, in order to hit daily/weekly/monthly targets Intermediate IT skills - an understanding of claims management systems and use of MS Excel and Word. GCSE grades A-C (or equivalent ) in English Language and Maths

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