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Motor Claims Handler

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications)
  • Previous experience handling motor claims, including areas such as vehicle repairs, credit hire or personal injury claims
  • Strong customer service skills gained within a professional office environment
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload, guiding customers through the claims process
  • Conduct investigations and drive claims towards timely and fair resolutions
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience while achieving positive outcomes
  • Expand expertise beyond a single area of claims and develop into a well-rounded claims professional

Key facts

Other skills

  • Technical Acumen
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Self-Motivation
  • Teamwork
  • Prioritization

About the company

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Sedgwick

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Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. The company provides a broad range of resources tailored to our clients’ specific needs in casualty, property, marine, benefits, brand protection and other lines. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 31,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Join us! Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work. Great Place to Work® Top 100 Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryInsurance
Company size10001

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Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Motor Claims Handler

Take the Next Step in Your Career in Motor Claims with Full Ownership, Expert Support and Clear Development Opportunities.

Job Location: United Kingdom, remote working 

Job Type: Permanent  

Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Motor Claims Handler to join the team and can be based anywhere in the UK.  

Join a supportive and growing team where you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in motor claims. This role is ideal for someone with some existing motor claims experience who is looking to broaden their knowledge, develop new skills and take ownership of claims from start to finish. If you're customer-focused, proactive and eager to learn, you'll be given the tools and support needed to succeed.

As a Motor Claims Handler, you'll manage a varied caseload, guiding customers through what can often be a difficult time. From the initial notification of a claim through to settlement, you’ll gain exposure to every stage of the claims journey, including liability investigations, vehicle damage, credit hire and injury-related matters. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise beyond a single area of claims and develop into a well-rounded claims professional.

You'll be empowered to take increasing ownership of your claims, making informed decisions, conducting investigations and driving claims towards timely and fair resolutions. Proactive claims management is at the heart of the role, and you'll play a key part in delivering an exceptional customer experience while achieving positive outcomes for all parties involved.

We are committed to investing in your development. Through ongoing training, coaching and support from experienced colleagues, you'll have clear opportunities to enhance your technical knowledge, build your confidence and progress your career. As your skills grow, you'll be supported to handle more complex claims and take the next steps in your professional journey.

We also recognise the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Our hybrid working approach allows colleagues to split their time between home and the office, while our modern, collaborative workspace provides a welcoming environment to connect, learn from others and be part of a supportive team culture

The skills you will have when you apply:  

· Qualifications – A good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications).

· Motor Claims Experience – Previous experience handling motor claims, including areas such as vehicle repairs, credit hire or personal injury claims.

· Customer Service Excellence – Strong customer service skills gained within a professional office environment, with a focus on delivering positive customer outcomes.

· Self-Motivation & Teamwork – Ability to work independently using your own initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.

· Organisation & Prioritisation – Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy.

· Target Focused – Experience working towards monthly targets and objectives, with a commitment to achieving both individual and team goals.

· Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and convey information clearly and professionally.

· IT Proficiency – Confident using a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications in a fast-paced environment.

· Language Skills – Bilingual or multilingual abilities would be advantageous and are welcomed as part of our diverse global business.

What we’ll give you for this role:

  

Remuneration & more  

  • Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications 
  • A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
  • Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays 
  • Flexible working from our office or your home 

Health & support  

  • Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions) 
  • Life assurance  
  • Group Income Protection 
  • Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing

Other benefits  

  • Voluntary benefits – green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
  • Discounts on various products and services

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry  

At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education – all available to you starting from your very first day.  

You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.  

Next steps for you:  

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.  

If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.   

Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.   

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person). 

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