Commercial Claims Handler

Title: Commercial Claims Handler
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset
Salary: Negotiable + benefits

Overview:

Higos Insurance Services (part of Brown & Brown Europe) are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Claims Handler to join the professional and welcoming team based out of the Clevedon office (near Bristol).

Higos Insurance Services experience enables the provision of independent advice and specialist expertise in various trade sectors. The objective being to provide unbiased and informed choices, fantastic customer service and market buying power that delivers the right insurance protection.

In this role you will be responsible for handling claims from first notification through to settlement including but not limited to checking that cover applies, creating the necessary file/record and if applicable, keeping the Director/Account Executive/Handler up to date with the present position on various insurance claims.

This is a good long term opportunity that will suit a person with either existing claims handling knowledge or someone looking to progress into claims and take on wider responsibilities.

The day to day:

• Handle all claims allocated, including the creation of records and claim files, chasing clients and insurers for outstanding documents, chasing claims to a satisfactory conclusion, appointing Loss Adjusters/Engineers where appropriate, negotiating settlement with insurers, issuing settlement cheques for applicable claims and maintaining accurate computer records.
• Produce statistics, reports and information as required by Directors/Account Executives/Handlers on claims for clients.
• Establish close links with clients, Insurers, loss adjusters, engineers and other relevant parties.
• Attend client meetings with Account Executives when required.
• Be conversant with and adhere to the Company's Complaints Procedures.
• Be conversant with Company Procedures Manual and the requirements of the FCA and to implement and maintain procedures as stipulated.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and requirements and to highlight and report any relevant situations.

What's on offer:

• Competitive/Negotiable salary package & additional benefits
• Joint Pension contribution scheme
• Career progression

Your Experience:

• Insurance and or claims handling experience.

• Confident handling various client insurance claims providing support and advice throughout
• Understanding of claims, products, wordings and options
• Acturis insurance broking software knowledge is an advantage