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Claims Handler – Personal Injury

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , York, Glasgow or Colchester

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Salary:

35000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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