Claims Handler

Job Title:Claims Handler

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: 22,000 - 31,000 per annum plus up to 4k annual bonus

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Due to continuing growth, here at Acorn Insurance we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Claims department. As Liability Claims Handler, you will be able to demonstrate your claims handling skills by proactively managing and tracking several claims. You will be a confident communicator on an off the phone which will require you to resolve liability in a timely manner to maximise efficiency. You will be to use your time effectively to be able to investigate and identify and raise any fraud concerns whilst also being able to meet deadlines.

This is a fantastic role to start or enhance your career within the Insurance sector. Located in an amazing city centre location with fantastic views, transport links and very close to shops, restaurants, and many tourist attractions.

What you will be doing:

• To manage a small portfolio of TBE claims as decisively and efficiently as possible.
• High volume of outbound calls and proactive touches on claims, liaising with all parties involved to resolve liability as quickly as possible.
• Each claim will be kept for a maximum of 14 days (10 working days) at which point the claim will be re-allocated to the relevant team if liability cannot be established.
• Once liability is established and providing there is a genuine opportunity, referrals will be made to other departments to enhance further revenue streams, i.e. Intervention and Non-Fault.
• Validate all claims for indemnity and fraud concerns.
• Identify all heads of claim at the earliest opportunity to mitigate if possible and reduce claims leakage.
• Investigate liability proactively, searching for all available evidence, contacting all parties and representatives involved to come to a swift liability decision.
• Solid desktop investigations made using all available sources such as Google Maps, GB Trace, Esendex and What's App.
• Managing claims in line with the reserving philosophy and applying a bold approach when considering closures.
• Proactive diary management to monitor and progress each claim.

What we're looking for:

• Proactive claims handling skills
• Persuasive, strong and confident communicator
• Solid desktop investigations
• Motivated self-starter

About Acorn Insurance

We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across all of the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers to find a policy that meets their needs and gives them the peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance.

At Acorn Insurance we provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.

We celebrate difference and it's important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
• Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Perk Box Online & High Street vouchers and discounts
• Fresh fruit Deliveries twice a week
• 250 Refer a friend bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
• Free self-development & qualifications via Magpie Learning
• A comprehensive Mental Health support a wide network of mental health first aiders and free counselling sessions
• Free Hot Drinks
• Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
• Charity fundraising events

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don't meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we'd love to discuss how Acorn Insurance could be the next step in your career journey.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Customer Claims Executive, Claims Account Manager, Claims Customer Service, Case Handler, Customer Claims Handler, Claims Advisor, Claims Assistant will all be considered.