Claims Handler
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Position Overview & Specifications
Claims Handler
Northampton
Permanent / Full Time
£22,000 to £24,000 DOE
My client is looking for an experienced customer focussed Claims Handler to join their busy team. As a Claims Handler you like to deliver high quality personal communication helping to promote client and insurer relations by telephone and email. Customer involvement is key to the Claims Handler role and you will need to possess a natural ability to build rapport.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the New Business and Renewal teams, managing all midterm policy changes.
- Managing claims and servicing outcomes with our clients, insurers and partners
- Recognise and convert sales opportunities and be able to process a comprehensive range of transactions with a high level of accuracy.
- Registering claims and maintaining client servicing records with total accuracy
- Always display excellent customer service and technical skills whilst processing and handling transactional duties.
- Providing professional advice based on a comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs and circumstances
- Accurately processing policies, associated transactions, and documentation
Experience
- A minimum of 12 months of motor or home insurance experience
- Customer Service experience including in and outbound call handling
- Office and administration experience
- Frequent use of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge and understanding of FCA regulations
- Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications (preferred)
Benefits
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm with an hour allocated for lunch and no weekends
- 28 days entitlement increasing to 34 days with longevity of service
- Regular social and team-building activities including seasonal out-of-work events
- Subsidised healthcare subscriptions offering many wellness and retailer benefits including 50% off Virgin & Nuffield gyms, free Odeon/ Vue Cinema tickets, free Rakuten films, Amazon Prime, cashback at Waitrose and many, many more
Date Advertised: 20/01/2023
WE WOULD PREFER YOUR CV IN WORD FORMAT
Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes and Northampton’s leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance and Temporary divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit and like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: CH2001CS
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Claims Handler roles across Ascendant Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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