Junior Claims Handler [Specialty Lines]
Department: Claims
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: UK (London)
Description
Junior Claims Handler [Specialty Lines]
London
Hybrid, two days in office
Permanent / full-time
We are a fast-growing global reinsurance speciality company servicing the insurance markets of Lloyd's, Europe and North America.
Due to a promotion, we have an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a career in claims within the dynamic Lloyd's insurance market.
As a Junior Claims Handler, you'll work closely with experienced professionals on varied Specialty Lines insurance claims, gaining hands-on exposure to the Lloyd's environment and building your technical understanding of the insurance lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Support senior claims professionals with the management of open and legacy claims
• Review and analyse claim notifications and supporting documentation
• Liaise with brokers, TPA and other external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate claim records and ensure data integrity across systems
• Assist in claims reporting, MI production and portfolio reviews
• Contribute to continuous improvement of claims processes and controls
• Gain insight into reinsurance structures, commutations and run-off management
• Support the Claims Manager with ad-hoc projects across the department.
• Work on projects that may include due diligence, reserving, or systems enhancement
Candidate requirements
• Right to work in this location
• Some technical claims handling expertise, including understanding of insurance policy terms, procedures and Bordereaux
• Knowledge of PI, FI, D&O, EL, and Lloyd's claims preferred
• Sound understanding of policy terms and legal frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and adapt
• Skilled negotiator with experience in settlements and mediations
• Clear, confident communication skills
• Builds strong internal and external relationships
• Experienced in complaint resolution
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and related systems
• Contributing positively to our culture and values.
Benefits
Compre is a global speciality reinsurance company that offers capital and liability solutions to its clients, providing them with the certainty they need on their portfolios. We are known for being trusted partners to the market and for having a team of experts who collaborate and maintain discipline in underwriting, ensuring a differentiated client experience. As an ambitious business, we are focused on building depth, breadth, and diversity in the talent across our business to be future-ready. Our clients' needs evolve as the market changes, which is why we continuously invest in areas such as data and technology. This way, we can serve current and future clients' needs with scalable and new technology, delivered by our growing agile Data and Technology team.
* Our values are what make us stand out. We value each other, empower and hold ourselves accountable, are authentic, collaborative and inclusive, and continuously strive for progress and innovation.
Why join us? At Compre, we offer a range of benefits and team engagement events and provide a supportive environment for learning and growth. We are intent upon building a great business, and over the last few years, we have expanded our markets across Europe, Lloyd's, and North America. Our team is based in Bermuda, Finland, Germany, Malta, UK and the US. To keep our globally dispersed team connected, we have various employee resource groups, including Wellbeing, DEI, COMMS and Engagement. We invest in our people and offer learning and development opportunities for leaders and employees to build confidence and grow their skill sets. We value teamwork, authenticity, and innovation, and provide a space for these behaviours to bloom at Compre. Make an impact in a collaborative environment with some of the best talent in the industry, while enjoying: · competitive salary & annual bonus · a health & wellbeing subsidy (£20 per month) (from Day 1) · a generous pension (eligible after probationary period) · private healthcare from BUPA and a Healthcare Cash Plan from Medicash (from Day 1) · life assurance (from Day 1) · income protection (from Day 1) · days annual leave (from Day 1) · cycle to work scheme (from Day 1) · season ticket loan (interest free) (eligible after probationary period) · electric vehicle scheme (eligible after probationary period) · EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) (from Day 1) · learning/study support and reimbursement for professional memberships · hybrid working · employee socials and recognition programme