Property Claims Handler
Gallagher
Chichester, West Sussex
IntroductionIndulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. OverviewWe are recruiting for a dedicated Claims Handler to join our Gallagher Retail Commercial Broking Division within our Property Claims team, based in Chichester. In this role, you will work directly with our Real Estate clients and our suppliers, providing high-quality, professional advice on claims issues from start to finish. How you'll make an impactManage a caseload of Property claims on a delegated authority basis from start to finishAdvise and update clients on relevant events and discussions throughout their claim, ensuring complete customer satisfaction during potentially stressful timesRegularly assess the status of claims with clients, insurers, and/or their advisors/solicitors, providing updates and informing them of any additional information acquired during the claims processOffer appropriate technical advice to clients throughout the duration of the claimEncourage, show compassion, and effectively manage client expectationsContinuously develop and maintain your knowledge of the market, insurance, legislation, and other technical areasRun claims efficiently and keep the system updated with all relevant informationEnsure that claims statistics are accurate and produced in accordance with SLAs About YouAmbitious to learn a technical insurance role and develop a career in the insurance industryPrevious experience within the insurance industry from different claims areas would be consideredStrong client service drive, along with forward planning and analytical skillsExceptional communication skills, task-focused, and keen to develop your careerAbility to identify potential risks and seek advice when required, applying due diligence and adhering to company processesStrong interpersonal skills, able to show initiative when assisting team membersEligible to work in the UK #LI-PH1 Compensation and benefitsOn 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 daysDefined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10xIncome protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top upHealth cash plan or Private medical insuranceOther benefits include:Three fully paid volunteering days per yearEmployee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discountShare incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase planCritical illness coverDiscounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationallySeason ticket loanAccess to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchaseEmergency back-up family careAnd many more… We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
