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Motor Investigator
Job Location: Manchester
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
Experienced in Motor claims and ready for a new challenge? Join our specialist investigations team and take the lead in uncovering fraud across high-value, complex cases.
Are you an experienced Motor claims professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth? We’re looking for a skilled Motor Claim Investigator to join our specialist Motor Investigations team, where you’ll play a key role in detecting and containing fraud across complex motor insurance claims.
Reporting to the Motor Investigations Team Manager, you will join a high‑performing group of eight investigators, dedicated to handling a full range of Motor claims—including vehicle damage, personal injury, credit hire, policy fraud, accidental damage, fire, and theft—across self‑drive hire, Motor Trade, and Fleet. You’ll take ownership of a caseload of high‑value investigations from start to finish, working closely with our Fraud Data & Insight Team and adjusting colleagues, while engaging directly with policyholders, brokers, and insurers.
This is a strategic role that demands technical expertise, investigative acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement. You’ll be responsible for conducting video interviews, identifying and evidencing fraudulent activity, and collaborating with panel solicitors to secure the best outcomes for our clients. Your ability to interpret insurance schedules, apply Civil Procedure Rules, and produce clear, professional reports will be key to your success.
We’re looking for someone who brings credibility, confidence, and a proactive mindset to the role. In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and respected team.
The skills you will have when you apply:
1. Motor Claims Experience – Recent hands-on experience handling & investigating Motor claims is essential.
2. Interviewing Skills – Ability to conduct structured conversation management interviews via video with customers and witnesses.
3. Fraud Detection – Skilled in identifying, investigating, and evidencing policy breaches and fraudulent activity.
4. Legal Knowledge – Understanding of litigation procedures and the Civil Procedure Rules relevant to insurance claims.
5. Solicitor Liaison – Confidence and experience in instructing and guiding panel solicitors to achieve optimal outcomes.
6. Commercial Motor Awareness – Familiarity with motor trade and fleet claims, insurance schedules, and policy endorsements.
7. Stakeholder Credibility – Strong personal attributes that earn respect and trust from internal and external stakeholders.
8. Report Writing – Ability to produce clear, professional, and insightful investigation reports.
What we’ll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more
9. Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
10. A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
11. Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
12. Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support
13. Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
14. Life assurance
15. Group Income Protection
Other benefits
16. Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
17. Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
18. Discounts on various products and services
This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.
You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
Next steps for you:
Thinkwe'dbe a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
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After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.