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Claims Technician

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing property claims
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Conscientious and hardworking
  • Flexible and adaptable

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of complex and large subsidence claims
  • Guide clients through the claims process from start to finish
  • Deliver an exceptional customer experience
  • Make decisions based on individual merits of each claim

Key facts

Other skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Resilience
  • Physical Flexibility
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Sedgwick Ireland

Insurance

Sedgwick, previously operating under the OSG Vericlaim brand, is Ireland's largest and longest established Specialist Third Party Administrator and Loss Adjuster. We are a SEDGWICK Company and part of the Global Sedgwick Organisation backed by the resources of the Leading Global Provider of technology enabled risk and claims solutions we can truly offer a local market based service operating to market leading international standards. Having built on our history and heritage as Chartered Loss Adjusters, today we provide a diverse and extensive range of outsource services for the Insurance and Financial Sectors in Ireland and Internationally. A unique business model incorporating industry and market experience, the application of behavioural science, lean process management and modern technology sets Sedgwick apart from the competition in our chosen markets. Providing the service layer between our clients and their customers we have a proven pedigree and reputation for operational excellence delivering the widest range of specialist and technical services in the market. The Sedgwick difference is our People and a desire to develop our talent for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Taking Care of People "Caring Counts” is at the heart of everything we do and the guiding principal in the development of Sedgwick becoming the leading broad based service provider we are today. We are Regulated as an Insurance Intermediary with the Central Bank of Ireland, have full EU Passport status and meet all Fiduciary and Corporate Governance Standards.

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryInsurance
Company size201 - 500

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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.

Claims Technician

Job Location: United Kingdom (remote working)

Job Type: Fixed Term

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Subsidence Claims Technician anywhere in the UK.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Claims Technician to work in our award-winning Subsidence Services Division, managing a portfolio of complex and large subsidence claims on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

You'll be the focal point for clients, guiding them through the claims process from start to finish. This role demands strong organisational skills, resilience, and a customer-focused approach. 

With the benefit of training and colleague support, you'll deliver an exceptional customer experience managing subsidence claims for the customers you help. Most importantly, you`ll be able to put yourself in our customers’ shoes, see the full picture and make decisions based on the facts, treating all claims on their individual merits. 

You'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive environment, collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional results. 

If you thrive under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, and enjoy a challenge, this role is perfect for you. 

The skills you will have when you apply: 

  • Experience in managing property claims: Previous experience in a claims environment is essential. 

  • Excellent communication skills: You'll speak with and write to policyholders, insurers, contractors, and more. You’ll explain complex details clearly, and negotiate fair settlements for all. 

  • Conscientious and hard working in order to achieve the required results, as well as being flexible and adaptable during times of high volumes 

The skills that will be developed once working: 

  • Comprehensive Training: You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role. 

  • Professional Development: We are committed to helping you work towards the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Cert CILA qualification. 

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
  • Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
  • Group Income Protection  

Other benefits

  • Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, travel insurance, 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, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

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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