Claims Handler

Brown & Brown, Inc.; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance brokerage in Borehamwood is seeking a highly organized Claims Handler to join their Property Claims team. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and experience in a claims environment. Responsibilities include recording claims information, negotiating settlements, and keeping clients informed about their claims. The position offers benefits such as health care, life assurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

23 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Life assurance

Private health care

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan

Rental deposit loan

Annual leave purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a claims environment is essential.
• Ability to record and analyze claims information accurately.
• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Record and analyze claims data accurately.
• Monitor claim progression and keep customers informed.
• Negotiate and settle claims within authority limits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

.Claims Handler page is loaded## Claims Handlerlocations: Borehamwood, England, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R26\_0000000291Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.**You are applying for a role with HFIS Limited – the group behind trusted brands such as mydeposits, Total Landlord Insurance, Property Redress, Landlord Action and Hamilton Fraser. HFIS Limited is part of Brown & Brown (Europe) Limited.****Working options |** Office-based with optional rotational remote working in line with divisional requirements**Working pattern |** Full time**Working hours |** 37.5 (Monday – Friday) hours per week**Reports to |** Broking Department Lead**What we’re looking for:**We’re looking for someone with experience of working in a claims environment to join our Property Claims team as a Claims Handler. You’ll need excellent attention to detail and be able to plan organise and meet set deadlines, as you’ll be entering data onto client records and ensuring that they’re completed within service standards.We need people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service as you’ll be monitoring claims and keeping customers and other relevant parties informed of the progress of claims. You’ll be preparing written responses to enquiries and being the first point of contact for to provide advice and guidance, so excellent communication skills are a must.You'll be working closely with your team and communicating with people internally and externally, so you'll need to be an effective team player and able to build effective working relationships.**Some of the things you'll get up to:*** Accurately recording and analysing information in order to validate and proceed with the claim* Negotiating, settling and/or repudiating claims within delegated limits of authority and referring all claims above delegated authority to underwriters with recommendations* Acting in accordance with the agreed procedures and protocols under Delegated Authority Schemes* Monitor claim progression, ensuring customers and relevant internal/external parties are kept informed of updates and any issues that may arise* Processing and maintaining client/departmental emails* Maintaining diary systems by written and oral communications* Servicing calls where required, maintaining professional relationships with loss adjusters, insurers and other relevant legal and claims professionals* Answering, resolving and/or transferring inbound phone calls when required**We’d like you to have:*** An excellent level of written and spoken English and Mathematical skills* Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to learn new systems and processes as required* Drive and self-determination with the ability to identify problems and implement solutions* Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability* Experience in the property sector especially the private rented sector, will be useful but not essential, as will a basic understanding of the insurance or financial services industry**Benefits:*** 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays* Life assurance* Private health care for you and dependents* Employee assistance programme, including GP line, cashback for treatments, advice line* Season ticket loan* Rental deposit loan* Annual leave purchase scheme* As part of the HFIS Group, access to discounted personal insurance is availableAt HFIS we value development and progression of all our people and so we also offer financial support for studying towards professional qualifications plus study time. As a teammate you will also benefit from a wide variety of high-quality in-house and external training.We have a relaxed and friendly environment, and our dress code reflects this.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.