Job Description Senior Commercial Claims Handler Location: Stoke-on-Trent Career Area: Commercial Claims Salary: £40k, dependent on experience An opportunity has arisen for an experienced cross-class Commercial Claims Handler to join a well-established insurance brokerage team in Stoke-on-Trent. The role is ideal for a claims professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about customer service, and enjoys delivering high-quality, empathetic support to clients during challenging situations. The vacancy has become available following retirement and internal promotion, reflecting a positive and supportive team culture. You will be joining an experienced, friendly team where claims service is considered the benchmark of client experience. What you’ll be doing Manage a caseload of cross-class commercial claims, ensuring clients receive a proactive, professional, and empathetic service throughout the claims lifecycle Handle claims across areas such as haulage, motor trade, liability, and property (experience in these areas is advantageous) Liaise with clients, insurers, loss adjusters, and solicitors to progress claims and challenge outcomes where necessary to achieve fair settlements Prepare claims analysis reports and support client meetings, both virtually and face to face Act as a technical referral point for colleagues and contribute to the training, mentoring, and development of less experienced team members What you’ll bring Proven experience in cross-class commercial claims handling Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service Client-facing claims experience within a broker environment is desirable Progress towards, or completion of, CII qualifications is advantageous Experience using claims or broking systems such as Acturis is beneficial Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work proactively using initiative and sound judgement Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail Confidence supporting and mentoring colleagues What’s on offer 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Support for professional qualifications and ongoing training Contributory pension scheme Access to 24-hour physical and mental wellbeing support One paid volunteering day per year If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding claims role within a supportive team environment, please submit your application today. Contact Expert: Scott Norton-Ashley, Senior Regional Consultant on 0117 911 3730 or 07458 162854 Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk