Salary £25k - £35k depending on experience / Flexible Hours / Office Based, Wherstead, Ipswich
Are you ambitious, motivated and looking for a new and exciting career opportunity?
NFU Mutuals Agency in Wherstead, Ipswich is an expanding local business, with a rapidly growing commercial book.
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Claims Handler to join our team and deal with the customers claims across the full breadth of our products, from motor through to commercial.
There will be scope to progress to larger technical claims and face to face client meetings, should there be a desire for development.
We aim to provide a world class customer service, and this means being available to answer calls from our customers supporting them with all aspects of their claim from first notification and through all ongoing queries. To support this, a large part of your day will be scheduled to answer inbound customer calls and taking necessary actions on their claims to proactively move them forward. You will manage claims from cradle to grave which will involve liaising with third party firms.
We will always look for ways to settle our customers’ claims, rather than excuses not to. This makes working in claims altogether more satisfying and more rewarding. It means less no, more yes. You’ll listen closely to the customer and what they need – reassuring them and giving them peace of mind at what can be a stressful time. As well as the customer, you’ll talk to NFU Mutual Claims staff and relevant third parties to settle claims quickly and efficiently.
From the moment you pick up the phone, you’ll make customers feel at ease, giving them the time, care and attention, they deserve.
We are looking for a new colleague with a “can do attitude” and positive energy, who will:
• Demonstrate the drive, energy and enthusiasm required to provide a fantastic customer experience to our existing clients
• Bring proven experience in a claims focused role
• Be a proficient IT user with good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Be a problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team with a positive can-do attitude
• Have good organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks
• Have the ability and desire to learn new systems, products, processes and skills
Our commitment to you
• To allow you to perform to your best, we will invest in your personal development and provide a comprehensive training plan and the ability to develop your role within our business. We will provide a professional, hardworking yet supportive and friendly environment, with a strong team ethos and ethical practices as well as:
• Support with CII qualifications
• Pension Contribution
• Medical Cashback Plan
• Employee Volunteering – volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Beautiful countryside setting with access to open countryside
• Onsite shower facilities
• Free On -Site parking
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
For more information or to apply contact Kerry McCoy by phone on 01473 688466 or by e mail kerry_mccoy@nfumutual.co.uk
Closing date: 31st August 2025, subject to interviews, this role may be closed early.
Please note, you will be employed by BL Williams, GC White & S M Heard and not by NFU Mutual directly.
Whatever your role, as a key member of your agency team, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your insurance industry knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career. For most roles you won’t necessarily need an insurance background. It’s more about your personal qualities – your ability to learn quickly, develop strong working relationships with a range of different people and give customers excellent service, with trusted advice and products.
Bring these qualities and you’ll be supported with a full range of training and development opportunities so you can build the career you want. These include the chance to gain an apprenticeship, as well as support to study for professional qualifications and full training in all aspects of the insurance industry.
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