Overview
We are seeking a team of experienced Claims Handlers to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This role focuses on managing complex disease claims, including but not limited to Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). The successful candidates will be responsible for handling claims from inception to resolution, ensuring a proactive approach to claims management to minimise litigation risks. How you'll make an impact Comprehensive Claims Management: Handle a caseload of complex disease claims from cradle to grave, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. Policy Investigation: Conduct detailed investigations of claims policies to identify any potential recovery opportunities. Proactive Claims Approach: Implement a proactive approach to claims management to prevent and reduce litigation, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of claims. Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, legal teams, and medical professionals, to facilitate smooth claims processing. Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all claims are documented accurately and reports are prepared in a timely manner for internal and external review. About You Experience: Proven experience in claims handling, with a strong focus on disease-related claims. Specialisation: Experience in handling Employer’s Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims. Knowledge: Sound understanding of medical and legal terminology related to disease claims. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess claims and identify recovery opportunities. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders. Eligible to work in the UK. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…