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Liability Claims Handler

Sedgwick


Job Location:

Leeds - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

By joining Sedgwick youll be part of something truly meaningful. Its what our 33000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us experience our caring culture and enjoy work-life balance. Here theres no limit to what you can achieve.

Liability Claims Handler

Job Location: UK wide
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills experience and qualifications

We have a fantastic opportunity for Liability Claims Handlers/ Desktop Liability Adjusters based anywhere in the UK.

Were looking for dedicated liability professionals to join our growing this role youll manage a varied caseload of Employers Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) injury claims alongside Third Party Property Damage claims with flexible working arrangements including hybrid options.

This is a technical customer-focused role involving the investigation of policy coverage and legal liability negotiation and settlement of claims on behalf of our insurer and corporate clients and the handling of both injury and property damage claims through to conclusion working independently and under referral where appropriate.

You will investigate allegations made against policyholders provide detailed liability advice gather and assess relevant evidence identify potential fraud risks maintain proactive communication with all parties manage litigated files where required and ensure accurate record keeping and correspondence throughout the claims lifecycle.

With one of the largest teams of liability experts in the world Sedgwick supports and resolves property general motor product and professional liability claims helping clients protect their brands and reputations when it matters most.

The skills you will have when you apply:

  • Thorough knowledge of current case law common law/statutes and regulations.
  • Insurance qualifications are desirable but relevant experience is equally valued.
  • Strong team working and collaboration skills.
  • Good understanding of insurance law and policy wording interpretation.
  • Knowledge of contract statute and civil liability.
  • Strong investigation skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with corporate clients small businesses insurers and brokers.
  • Influencing skills to gain agreement on proposals and ideas.
  • Effective listening and empathetic response skills.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.
  • Motivation to provide prompt efficient and personalised service to both external and internal customers.
What well give you for this role:

Remuneration & More

  • Competitive salary taking into account skills experience and qualifications.
  • A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).
  • Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
  • Flexible working from our office or your home.
  • Health & Support
  • Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions).
  • Life assurance.
  • Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing.
  • Group Income Protection.

Other Benefits

  • Voluntary benefits including dental cover cycle to work scheme season ticket loan wellbeing support and digital GP applications.
  • Discounts on various products and services.

This isnt just a position its a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick you wont just build your career; youll become part of a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to develop your skills and continue your professional growth through the most comprehensive

training programme in the industry. This includes more than 15000 on-demand courses role-specific learning and opportunities to continue formal education.


Together were not only reshaping the insurance landscape were building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

Think wed be a great match Apply now we want to hear from you.


As part of our commitment to you we are proud to have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age disability gender identity marital/family status race religion sex or sexual orientation.

After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for interview either virtually or in person.

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