Bodily Injury - Claims Examiner

Location
Slough, Berkshire
Salary
£40,000 per annum
Posted
01 Sep 2016
Closes
29 Sep 2016
Ref
1308208
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Position: Senior Bodily Injury Claims Examiner
Location: Slough
Salary: £40000 per year Plus negotiable
Job Type: Full Time

Our client is a leading claims management business who are now in search of a Senior Bodily Injury Claims Examiner to join their technical claims team office- based in Slough. The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of high value TP injury claims whilst acting as a technical lead within the team. The purpose of this role is to ensure all claims are handled with maximum technical efficiency whilst following strict regulatory rules and guidelines.This is a unique opportunity to join a widely respected brand in a period of fast paced change.

Description and major responsibilities for this role:

* Handle a caseload of complex, high value TP injury claims, ensuring pro-active management, technical proficiency, excellent levels of customer service and strict adherence to regulatory rules including TCF
* Work closely with the Claims Manager on technical process improvement and reporting
* Act as a technical referral point within the team, providing guidance on more complex cases and mentoring more junior Handlers
* Liaise with suppliers, third parties and legal professionals where necessary
* Manage and develop customer relationships ensuring business growth
* Claim & Litigation plans
* Liability & Quantum investigations
* Recoveries on claims where necessary
* Identify potentially fraudulent claims
* Vendor management and cost control
* Authorise payments and reserve payments on cases within authority
* Ensure best practice across the department

Background and competencies required:

* 3+ year's experience in a senior TP injury claims role, gained as a reputable motor insurer or claims management organisation
* Strong commercial awareness of the motor claims market
* Strong understanding of claims and industry regulatory rules
* Strong negotiation ability
* Previous experience of mentoring more junior claims staff
* Ability to act as a technical referral point within the team
* Degree educated preferred but not essential
* CII Cert preferred but not essential

Keywords: "claims" and "motor" and "insurance" and "injury"

If you feel you have the relevant experience and credentials for this role, then please send your CV by hitting APPLY NOW!