The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Claims Team Manager to join our Leedsbased Claims Team on an 18month fixedterm contract. Youll work from our brandnew innovative citycentre offices right next to the train station.
Youll play a key role in the leadership of our Prompt Resolution Team (PRT) a team that delivers fast efficient highquality claims handling for cases where speed and service matter most.
If you want a leadership role that truly makes a difference to customers colleagues and the wider business this is the one.
What Youll Be Doing:
As a Claims Team Manager you will:
Lead & Inspire
Support the Head of Insurance Claims in running and overseeing the UK Claims Team
Take the lead on managing the PRT including coaching 1to1s and developing a highperformance culture
Act as a trusted deputy for the Head of Insurance Claims when required
Drive Performance
Ensure all PRT claims are handled proactively accurately and in line with our Claims Philosophy
Produce monthly performance reports and quarterly updates for senior leadership
Monitor team objectives support development and maintain high service standards
Deliver Excellent Claims Handling
Manage your own varied caseload across multiple classes of business
Work efficiently to meet deadlines and drive claims to effective settlement
Analyse trends act on feedback and champion continuous improvement
Build Strong Relationships
Maintain excellent communication with key brokers and partners
Support oversight of external service providers and TPAs to ensure highquality performance
Contribute to wider team projects and help shape the future of the claims function
What Were Looking For:
Youll thrive in this role if you have:
Previous claims experience in Property or EL/PL
Proven leadership skills or a clear ability and desire to step into leadership
Legal qualifications or strong claims expertise with a commitment to studying towards CII
Good Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn inhouse systems quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Whats in it for you:
A great starting salary plus bonus & strong benefits package
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme private medical and dental cover life assurance travel insurance cover income protection season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Required Experience:
Manager