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Claims Handler

Role overview

Qualifications

  • APA Qualification
  • Strong understanding of claims handling and insurance processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional claims service managing claims from first notification through to settlement
  • Ensure every claim is handled efficiently, accurately and professionally
  • Communicate directly with customers, insurer representatives and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance

Key facts

  • Remote from: Ireland
  • Full time
  • Claims Manager
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service

About the company

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Sedgwick

Insurance

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.

Claims Handler

Job Location: Dublin
Job Type: Permanent Role
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Claims Handler in Dublin.

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding career in claims handling while making a real difference to customers when they need support most? As a Claims Handler, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional claims service on behalf of leading insurers, managing claims from first notification through to settlement. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality customer experience, ensuring every claim is handled efficiently, accurately and professionally while meeting service level agreements and quality standards.

Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you will take ownership of a portfolio of claims, using your knowledge and judgement to assess information, provide guidance on policy cover and progress claims to a fair and timely resolution. You will communicate directly with customers, insurer representatives and other stakeholders, ensuring all interactions are handled with empathy, professionalism and a focus on achieving positive outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to develop strong technical and customer service skills while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance. You will be encouraged to maintain your professional development, work towards recognised insurance qualifications and support the achievement of team goals. In addition, you will provide assistance to the Team Leader when required, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building expertise and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

The skills you will have when you apply:

· APA Qualification – APA qualified with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

· Claims Knowledge – Strong understanding of claims handling and insurance processes.

· Communication Skills – Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

· Organisation – Strong planning, prioritisation and time management skills.

· Decision-Making – Confident in making sound, informed decisions.

· Problem Solving – Able to identify issues and implement effective solutions.

· Continuous Improvement – Focused on improving processes and efficiencies.

· Regulatory Awareness – Knowledge of CPC and Central Bank of Ireland requirements.

What we’ll give you for this role:

Remuneration & More

  • Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Holiday allowance.
  • Tax Saver Travel Scheme.
  • Opportunities for training and development.

Health & Support

  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Life Cover.
  • Permanent Health Insurance (PHI).
  • Bike to Work Scheme.

Other Benefits

  • Discounted onsite Gym Membership (Dublin 4).
  • Discounted onsite Montessori (Dublin 4).
  • Professional and personal development opportunities.
  • Support for professional memberships and examinations where applicable.

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). 

Sedgwick Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This role is subject to the Minimum Competency Code (MCC) as set out by the CBI. This code sets out the minimum professional standard for any person providing certain financial services, in particular when dealing with consumers. This role is classified as a Controlled function ( CF3 CF4 & CF7 ) and is subject to Fitness and Probity Standards, including the requirements outlined in the Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. Successful candidates will receive training in relation to all regulatory requirements applicable to them. 

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