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Claims Handler
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London

Type

full-time

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INTL Claims Handler I - CL09YY

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

As a Marine Claims handler you will be responsible for handling claims that occur out of our Marine classes. You will be expected to ensure the proper servicing and settlement of claims within your designated authority. Working in partnership with Senior handlers / Claims Management whilst at all times maintaining the highest standard of technical file handling and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage, assess and adjust assigned claims, ensuring that coverage is accurately assessed and file reserving is correctly set / maintained.

  • Proactively manage claim files ensuring all documentation is correctly filed and claims are regularly updated, diarised and managed proactively.

  • Ensure that claims are handled promptly, fairly and with integrity in accordance with Hartford claims management guidelines.

  • Work closely with claims management and other team members as required on individual claims.

  • Receive mentoring and coaching from experienced senior claims handlers / claims management.

  • Maintain the highest standards of communication with claims management and underwriting to ensure that information on significant claims and claims trends is shared expeditiously.

  • Ensure that large loss information is shared promptly and that large loss reports are issued appropriately.

  • Liaise with other departments as appropriate including but not limited to Underwriting; Finance; Actuaries and Reinsurance.

  • Attend market claim meetings as required.

  • Liaise with brokers, stake holders and policy holders as required.

  • Liaise with other Hartford offices as required.

  • Assist with reinsurance issues as required.

  • Ensure compliance with Lloyds minimum standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements relating to claims handling, in particular TCF.

  • This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.

Qualifications and Capabilities:

  • Relevant Marine claims handling experience

  • Working Knowledge of ECF2

  • Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning / exams

  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload and meeting deadlines

  • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers

  • Working knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles

  • Knowledge of FCA / PRA and Lloyd’s rules and guidelines

  • Progression to CII qualifications desired.

Educational Requirements:

  • A reasonable standard of education

Experience:

  • Demonstrable Marine claims handling experience

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Tech stack
Marine Claims Handling,Claims Management,Customer Service,Documentation Management,File Reserving,Communication,Relationship Development,Insurance Knowledge,Regulatory Compliance,Mentoring,Coaching,Team Collaboration,Problem Solving,Time Management,Technical File Handling,Market Knowledge

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Industry: Financial Services
Founding Year: 1810

What you'll do

  • The Claims Handler will manage, assess, and adjust assigned marine claims, ensuring proper servicing and settlement within designated authority. They will work closely with senior handlers and claims management while maintaining high standards of technical file handling and customer service.

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What does a Claims Handler do at The Hartford?

As a Claims Handler at The Hartford, you will: the Claims Handler will manage, assess, and adjust assigned marine claims, ensuring proper servicing and settlement within designated authority. They will work closely with senior handlers and claims management while maintaining high standards of technical file handling and customer service..

Why join The Hartford as a Claims Handler?

The Hartford is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Claims Handler position at The Hartford remote?

The Claims Handler position at The Hartford is based in London, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Claims Handler position at The Hartford?

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