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HomeLet are looking for a new Claims Handler to join their dynamic and customer-focused team. With a key focus on collaboration, where this is embraced on a daily basis to work together to deliver on our ambitious objectives, we are really proud of the culture we have and pride ourselves on internal progression.

The purpose of this role is to manage the process of claims from instruction through to finalisation and closure effectively. Providing advice and support throughout claims to agents in a timely manner and seeking advice from Legal Partners to ensure legal obligations are met and Insurer costs are minimised as far as possible. Taking a pro-active and “hands on” approach to claims handling whilst embracing Barbon’s Vision and Values.

Key Responsibilities

Claims Handling:
Adhere to all relevant policies, Standard Operating processes, regulatory and business service level agreements.
Input, assess & manage a portfolio of claims, storing the relevant documents and evidence on the corresponding systems for audit purposes.
Delivering exceptional service to all customers, primarily by telephone and also via email & post.
Undertaking detailed fact finds, paying great attention to detail, thereby highlighting any barriers which may prevent the claim from progressing.
Making every effort to pursue tenants and guarantors for unpaid rents where possible in a professional and empathetic manner.
Accurately manage & calculate financial payment requisitions as part of the claim ensuring payments are made to the policy holder efficiently with relevant tracking & recording in place.
Manage customer relationships effectively to ensure the claim progresses efficiently and maintain an accurate claim ledger.
Escalate where appropriate any fraud indicators highlighted from fraud measures in place.
Carry out any other tasks that may be required of you from your line manager.
Legal Activities:

Serve legal notices to the tenant tailored to their circumstances and in line with current legislation to regain possession of the property as efficiently as possible whilst managing and escalating any associated risks.
Collaborate with Ligation Team and In House Solicitors to ensure that the legal service provided is robust, low risk and efficient.

Qualifications:

3 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths
Knowledge/ Experience:

Administrative and customer service experience
Further information

As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -

Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
Referral schemes
Discounted rates on PIB products
We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint.
We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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