Cameron James
Location
Lichfield, Staffordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Location – Lichfield Staffordshire – Office Based Position
Salary – to £20,000 DOE + Pension, Flexible Benefits after Probation assistance towards CII Qualifications
To provide administration support to the Account Handlers and the wider team when required. To assist the company to attempt to exceed budgeted income and profit targets and to help position the company for future growth by:
·To be the first point of contact for customers in the reporting of all types of claim, ensuring they receive prompt and accurate advice on either contacting insurers direct, or how this will be dealt with on their behalf.
·Ensure all required documentation in support of claims, e.g. report forms, witness statements, proofs of value, and loss assessor’s reports are dealt with as a priority and despatched to insurers or their representatives without delay.
·Negotiate with insurers, as required, in relation to the settlement of claims, both in respect of policy liability and settlement amount.
·Maintain client records with up to date information regarding claims history, including updating of amounts paid on settlement.
·Despatch of client claims settlement cheques received from insurers on the day of receipt.
·Assist clients in the pursuit of any uninsured losses sustained as part of a claim. This may be by direct assistance involving contact with third parties on behalf of clients, or by ensuring the client contacts their Uninsured Loss Recovery provider.
·Receipt of notification, investigation and settlement of claims within authority limits granted under any insurer delegated authority arrangement.
·Maintain a diary system for all outstanding claims and ensure these are chased regularly, keeping customers informed of progress.
·Advise clients on their options should insurers refuse indemnity under any particular policy, or wish to offer a final settlement figure below original expectation. This may involve invoking the formal Complaints Procedure, as set out in the insurer’s policy documentation, involvement of the Insurance Ombudsman Bureau and/or reference to any other dispute resolution facility.
·Provide regular reports to senior management in the business of any significant losses sustained by individual clients
Key Requirements
Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)_
Proficient in Microsoft software: Word, Outlook & Excel
Accurate data input skills
Good organisational skills
Works well within a team.
Self-motivated
Our client offers generous staff benefits and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company.
If you wish to apply for any of the above position, please click on the link below and David Helliwell from Cameron James will be in contact with you.
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