An experienced Claims Technician/Handler is required to join a UK nationwide Property repair organisation who have been operating within the Insurance and Property Industry for a number of years providing a bespoke property repair and damage mitigation service for both commercial and domestic properties.
Due to substantial growth, they are now seeking a Claims specialist to join their small but vastly experienced team. As a Claims Technician you will be handling a portfolio of buildings related losses working from a desk base and supporting the team of Surveyors/Estimators who attend site visits to assess damage and prepare schedules of works.
There is also the opportunity for anyone wanting to progress towards being a field based Surveyor/Estimator, full training and support will be provided.
Key responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Team of Surveyors/Estimators
- Manage claims from cradle to grave
- Oversee that the reinstatement to any damaged properties is completed and fully repaired
- During the process you will liaise with insureds, insurers and contractors keeping all parties up to date.
- Help and support the Team of Surveyors/Estimators with the writing of estimates, preparing schedule of works and organising contractor to carry out repairs
- Contractor management, ensuring the repair work is on track, compliant and working to industry standard
- Use various IT technology/systems
About You:
- Experience of working in an Insurance Claims/Buildings Claims environment
- Good knowledge of Buildings/Property damage and repair
- Exceptional communication skills, face to face, verbal and written
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work in a pressured environment
- Be a team player and happy to work in an office environment 3 days per week
- Excellent IT/Systems skills
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary up to £30,000
- hybrid working, Monday to Friday flexible working hours
- free parking on-site
- annual bonus