A well-established, FCA-regulated general insurance business on the outskirts of Bolton (Egerton) is looking for an experienced Senior Third Party Claims Handler to manage complex third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including high-value files and liability disputes. If you have a strong background in third-party or credit hire claims and want to take the next step with a forward-thinking, supportive company, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: - Manage all aspects of third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including investigation, negotiation and resolution. - Handle complex and high-value files, including those with liability disputes. - Assess and manage credit hire claims - validation, negotiation and challenging excessive hire charges. - Lead liability investigations, working across departments and with external parties. - Liaise confidently with solicitors, insurers and accident management companies. - Identify and escalate potential fraud, and support the wider team with technical guidance. What you'll need: - A minimum of 2 years' motor/third-party claims experience (required for the upper end of the salary range). - Strong credit hire and liability-investigation knowledge. - Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills. - High attention to detail and a confident systems user. - GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in En...