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Senior claims handler/ Insurance officer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 218 - 227 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Solihull, West Midlands (County)
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior claims handler / Insurance officer required for our client based in Solihull
Temporary initially until December
Purpose of the Job
- To handle own case load of claims and to manage a small claims team within the Insurance team.
- Dealing with all classes of business but principally personal injury and third party property claims associated with Public and Employers liability.
- To assist with the procurement, renewal and day to day administration of the Insurance Programme.
- To deputise for the insurance manager as required.
Specific Accountabilities
* To manage a small claims team dealing with all classes of business but principally personal injury and third party property claims associated with both public and employers liability, which will include a personal caseload of claims. Claims are handled in conjunction with insurers as well as under a delegated authority ie "in house".
* Deputise for and assist the Insurance manager as and when required.
* Day to day management of all claims processes / protocol in line with Civil procedures for the treatment of personal Injury claims which will include
* Handling of claims received either via the Claims Portal or traditional means of writing and in keeping with Civil Procedures.
* Manage small claims court proceedings for public liability property claims.
* Monitor / manage costs associated with claims.
* Maintain high awareness of pertinent legislation and ensure compliance throughout the team eg Ministry of Justice reforms, common Law etc
* Assist / guide other team members in claims handling, acting as first point of referral for decisions on liability / defence. Job Description
* Liaise and work with the councils appointed solicitors on claims management / tactics.
* Undertake site visits where necessary.
* Attend court as and when required and to give instructions to counsel
* Act as principal conduit / contact for appointed solicitors and department directorate officers eg to arrange and attend meetings to assist other council officers eg those who may be required as witnesses or to provide reports / Information
* Meet with third party solicitors and / or litigants in person where appropriate.
* Attend training courses and seminars on insurance / claims related topics.
* Ensure the councils electronic claims handling system (JCAD LACHs) is properly maintained and updated.(Dudley's claims file system is paperless). Insurance related.
* Day to day administration of all aspects of the insurance programme.
* Assist with tendering the insurance programme
* Deal with day to day insurance queries from all directorates.
* Liaise with insurers / brokers arranging ad hoc insurance covers as and when required. Management
* Provide first line management to members of the claims team
* Deputise for the Insurance Manager.
* Assist with the provision of other management information such as claims costs, numbers and risk profiles which may be used both internally and externally in the case of both local and national benchmarking.
* Assist with compilation of Freedom of Information requests.
* Any other duties as directed by management.
Experience:
* Insurance background of any level
* LA insurance experience or a similar type of team within another public sector body who has experience of insurance programs (policies in place for insurance across council to advise council staff)
* Claims experience would be good as well. Claims management and handling within LA or public sector. Handling experience with motor vehicle within an organization, forestry, highways, personal injury, property. Determining whether council is liable or not for claim.
* Day to day contact with staff in council and insurance broker and specialist claims companyBefore You Apply
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