Senior Claims Assessor

Who are we

Were a specialist employee benefits provider striving to create healthy happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group were on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing

What will you bring

Remote contract may be considered for candidates living outside reasonable travelling distance of our office locations

Were a specialist employee benefits provider striving to create healthy happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group were on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

Were looking for Senior Claims Assessors to join us here at Unum where youll play a vital role in delivering financial security and support to individuals and families during lifes most challenging times.

Youll bring a minimum of five years relevant experience assessing Income Protection claims with the ability to manage complex claims with technical precision. Alongside your strong communication skills empathy and analytical mindset youll benefit from ongoing development and support to help you grow your career in a purpose-driven environment.

What youll be doing:
Claims Management: Proactively assess claims from both medical and financial perspectives ensuring accurate interpretation of policy documentation and timely decisions.
Customer Focus: Deliver exceptional service by maintaining regular clear communication and adhering to Treating Customers Fairly principles.
Technical Leadership: Support the Claims team with payment checking mentoring and coaching helping to build technical capability across the department.
Collaboration: Work closely with rehabilitation teams clients and internal stakeholders to promote return-to-work strategies and maintain strong partnerships.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process enhancements participate in change initiatives and provide valuable management information.

Were seeking individuals with:
At least 5 years experience assessing Income Protection claims including complex and long term cases
Strong understanding of long-term medical conditions NHS systems and rehabilitation processes.
Experience using claims management tools such as functional assessments.
Excellent relationship-building negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor junior team members.
The ideal candidate will come from a similar background in Group Risk Insurance.

The successful Senior Claims Assessor can expect:
8.5% bonus
Pension scheme
Life medical and income Insurance
Access to remote GP nutrition coaching personal training unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

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Why join us

At Unum weve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow and can see their ambitions coming to life.

As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process please send a request to .

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

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