Disease Claims Handler (3 - Month FTC)

Overview

We are seeking a team of experienced Claims Handlers to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This role focuses on managing complex disease claims, including but not limited to Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, and Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). The successful candidates will be responsible for handling claims from inception to resolution, ensuring a proactive approach to claims management to minimise litigation risks. How you'll make an impact:

• Comprehensive Claims Management: Handle a caseload of complex disease claims from cradle to grave, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
• Policy Investigation: Conduct detailed investigations of claims policies to identify any potential recovery opportunities.
• Proactive Claims Approach: Implement a proactive approach to claims management to prevent and reduce litigation, ensuring efficient and effective resolution of claims.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, legal teams, and medical professionals, to facilitate smooth claims processing.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all claims are documented accurately and reports are prepared in a timely manner for internal and external review.

About You

• Experience: Proven experience in claims handling, with a strong focus on disease-related claims.
• Specialisation: Experience in handling Employer's Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) claims.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of medical and legal terminology related to disease claims.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess claims and identify recovery opportunities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…

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