Overview
Strata Solicitors is currently seeking a Defence Claims Handler to join our team based in Blisworth. In this role, you will be responsible for handling your own caseload of pre-litigated claims brought by third parties for motor and property losses. How you'll make an impact Assess liability and build and maintain reserves in accordance with client service level agreements and key performance indicators. Investigate the merits of third party claims. Negotiate with third parties, third party insurers, and third party representatives via telephone and correspondence to reach settlements efficiently. Handle third party hire and repair processes. Instruction of own repair, hire provision, loss adjusting and investigation support partners. Ensure full compliance with office protocols, client service level agreements, and key performance indicators for all claims handled. Maintain 100% data integrity compliance on the office case management system for all claims handled. Instruct and collaborate with client panel solicitors on litigated claims. Adhere to all financial transaction requirements outlined in client service level agreements, key performance indicators, and The Solicitors Accounts Rules. About You Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative. Ability to work independently. Strong collaboration skills with peers and managers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eligibility to work in the UK. Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…