Disease Claims Handler 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.

• 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.

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…