Desktop Claims Adjuster
  • full-time
  • £25,000 - £37,000 per annum
Job Description:
A Major Loss Adjusters are now seeking an experienced Desk-Top Claims Adjuster to join their expanding Property Division where you will work closely with the Field Adjusters managing a variety of Property Claims in complexity and value through to settlement.
* This role is remote working on a desk-top basis offering excellent remote team support.
* Training and support will also be provided for those looking for the next step in the career working towards being a fully qualified Field Adjuster.
Key aspects of the role:
* Manage your own caseload of Domestic and Commercial Property Claims through to settlement
* Interpret and apply policy cover, terms and conditions as appropriate
* Use your knowledge of Building structures including foundations, walls, the nature of building materials and material pathology such as freeze-thaw cycle, moisture gradients, rising damp etc.
* Correctly diagnose defects and identify the most appropriate remedial action
* Deal with all insurable perils and understand policy wordings and the principles of building repair and maintenance
* Utilise knowledge of contractors all risks, business interruption and SME claims settlement
* Handle all aspects of contents claims handling
* Carry out processes and procedures following fire and flood and similar related incidents
* Proactively direct an investigation appropriate to the circumstances
* Make judgements and tailor existing practice to settle complex cases
* Provide in-depth and expert advice to customers, clients and other loss adjusters
* Undertake investigative interviews on allocated cases
* Obtain witness statements
* Negotiate settlements
About you:
* Insurance Claims experience (Property) cradle to grave
* The ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment
* A good understanding of buildings structures including foundations, the nature of building materials and contents claims
* Flexible approach and adaptable to changing priorities
* ACII and ACILA preferred or a keenness to study towards
Salary & Benefits:
* very competitive annual basic salary
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays,
* Pension
* life assurance
* travel loans
* access to training and professional qualifications
* corporate and social events and well-being services
Job number 1118034
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Company Details:
Adjusting Appointments Limited
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: General Insurance
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