Assess claims pro-actively and in line with the principles of treating customers fairly. Communicate professionally with customers and third parties. Actively contribute to continual improvement of department. Effectively manage costs. Communicate claims outcomes clearly to customers referring to appropriate policy terms & conditions.
Hours
Thirty-five hours per week. 8am to 6pm on a shift basis 8-4, 9-5, 10-6, Monday to Friday. However, due to the nature of this role hours may vary in line with the needs of the business.
Main Duties
Handle first notification of loss (FNOL) calls, enter all relevant claims information and dispatch claims forms as appropriate
Manage & respond to department email enquiries
Communicate with customers and third parties by telephone/email/letter in a clear, concise and professional way
Assess new claims (Travel/Missed Event/Collision Damage Waiver excess) in accordance with policy terms and conditions, within specified service levels and in line with departmental procedures
Handle any necessary administrative duties relating to claims, e.g. completion of worksheets
Ensure that all relevant data is collated and entered onto the system in a timely manner, with a focus on accurate data entry and regular data cleansing
Identify and initiate potential recoveries from 3rd parties
Handle customer escalations in a positive way and refer any unresolved quality issues to your line manager
Authorities held
You will also be responsible for the following:
Health & Safety
To ensure that your work area is kept safe and tidy at all times
To abide by the Health & Safety Work Act 1974
To notify the Company Health & Safety officer or the Managing Director of any Health & Safety issues which may cause harm to fellow employees
Training
To advise your Manager of any areas of work for which you require any additional training
Be available for training on new schemes/policy changes and skills as required
Quality Management Systems
To work as a member of a team within the quality system and follow all documented quality procedures and instructions
Key Performance Areas
To work towards achieving 100% on all Key Performance Area targets set for the department
Appraisals
To actively participate in and contribute towards individual annual appraisals, monthly team meetings and monthly one-to-one assessment sessions.

Regulatory
To work within and be compliant at all times with all relevant regulations and legislation applicable to the role.
It is essential that you have a good standard of general education including an English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
Further to this you must be able to demonstrate evidence of experience in the following areas:
Experience in a general insurance claims environment which included call handling duties
Excellent telephone manner
PC literate and Numerate
Have good worldwide geographical knowledge and experience of working in a travel claims environment.
It is important that you hold the following personal qualities:
Excellent communication skills and ability to empathise when required
Sound decision making ability encompassing diplomacy and patience when required.
Mature and confident approach to work duties
High attention to detail and quality focus
Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
Team player
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales
Self motivated and enthusiastic
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.