Technical Claims Consultant - Large & Complex Loss
Liverpool - Hybrid (1 day a week in the office)
Full Time, Permanent Position
Let’s be brilliant for our customers
Join our Motability Large & Complex Loss team as a Technical Claims Consultant, where you'll lead high-value claims to resolution and shape excellence in claims handling.
About us
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance, and procurement, we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
It always feels good, helping people when they need it most. Taking calls, helping customers with queries, finding the right insurance product for their lifestyle. Helping to keep people safe on the roadside when their vehicle breaks down. Being a reassuring presence when someone needs to make a claim. Our contact centre teams give customers all kinds of support. It can get busy, but the culture, training and friendly teams are great here.
What you'll be doing
Reporting directly to the Technical Claims Manager, you'll take on the role of Direct Line Motability Technical Claims Consultant, focusing on settling high-value and complex third-party claims efficiently while safeguarding the company’s reputation. As part of a centre of technical excellence for Motor claims, you'll provide guidance and advice to various areas within Direct Line Group. Your responsibilities include managing a portfolio of catastrophic injury and complex claims, conducting thorough investigations, negotiating settlements, and staying updated on legal and procedural developments. Additionally, you'll contribute to the development of technical claims handling skills through coaching and training, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency. You'll also play a role in shaping the large loss claims handling strategy within DLG and may represent the company on industry bodies or review groups. Overall, you'll be instrumental in maximizing personal contribution to the job, focusing on cost management, profitability, and risk management within the DLG framework.
What we're looking for
1. Demonstrated expertise in handling large and complex loss claims within the motor insurance sector
2. In-depth understanding of common law principles and legislation relevant to motor insurance claims
3. A handling authority limit of up to £1 million, indicating the capability to autonomously manage high-value claims and make informed decisions within delegated limits
4. Strategic mindset to contribute to the development of large and complex loss claims handling strategies within the organisation
What we offer in return
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:
5. Generous 9% employer pension contribution
6. Annual company bonus of up to 10%
7. 25 days holiday allowance (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days each year)
8. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance
9. Free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
10. Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
11. Plus, many more
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
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Hours: 35 hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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