Casualty Claims Handler

Job title:

Casualty Claims Handler

Company

Zurich

Job description

Working Hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share, or full-time basisLocation: Glasgow – Hybrid WorkingClosing Date: 31st March 2025The opportunity:The Glasgow Casualty Claims Team are recruiting! A lack of previous casualty claims handling experience is not barrier. We are looking for talented individuals who demonstrate the right attitude, behaviours and have a passion for delivering the best possible outcomes for Zurich and our customers.Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.What will you be doing?

• Actively manage a portfolio of Public Liability and Employers Liability claims
• Determine policy coverage on a range of claims intimated
• Accurately access claims to determine liability and evaluate quantum
• Negotiate settlement where appropriate within agreed authority limits
• Maintain accurate reserving on all claims handled
• Ensure that SLA’s and KPIs are met and maintained
• Deliver a first-class claims service for our customers

Who are we looking for?

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to take on increased ownership and responsibility for their Claims Portfolio
• A driven and enthusiastic outlook
• Empathy and understanding
• Ability to take ownership of issues and strives for effective solutions
• A confident and professional attitude
• Desire to help improve the claims performance of the team and strive to deliver the best outcomes for our customers
• Keen focus on their professional development

Who we are:At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.If you’re interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions – then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.Our Culture:At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social, and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-hybridThe financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover – four times your salary.

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We’re making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

Expected salary

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:38:50 GMT

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