Job Title: Insurance Claims Officer
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Claims Officer to join our Financial Services team at EDDC. As an Insurance Claims Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing administrative support for the Council's insurance function.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Insurance Claims Handling: Support the Finance Manager in delivering the provision of an accountancy service for the authority, including insurance administration.
2. Liaise with Internal and External Contacts: Liaise with internal clients and external contacts to progress and support insurance claims, including insurance broker, insurance provider, claims handler, appointed solicitor, and loss adjuster.
3. Maintenance of Insurance Claims Database: Maintain the insurance claims database and assist with the development of the system and reporting.
4. Annual Insurance Renewal Documentation: Assist in the completion of annual insurance renewal documentation.
5. Reporting and Communication: Contribute to reports for members, Strategic Leadership Team, and partner working groups to consider on issues relating to the Accountancy Team's functions.
6. Customer Focused Service: Ensure that the Finance Team offers a customer-focused service using systems thinking principles.
7. Equalities and Diversity: Support the Council's approach to equalities and diversity, ensuring that our services and policies identify, address, and promote the needs of our diverse community.
8. Health and Safety: Take personal responsibility for the relevant aspects of the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
9. Policies and Compliance: Ensure awareness and compliance with the Council's policies, Code of Conduct, and Constitution.
10. Risk Management: Evaluate and assist in managing risk within the service.
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. If you have experience in insurance administration and a passion for delivering high-quality services, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.