Property Claims Handler

Claims Recruitment ServicesColchesterreedpublished 10/16/2026

Your tasks

We are recruiting for a Property Claims Handler on behalf a leading specialist brand in the UK insurance market.

  • Handling telephone calls from policyholders, brokers, third parties, loss adjusters and other experts on new and existing claims.
  • Identifying key triggers requiring escalation or additional review.
  • Negotiating and settling claims fairly and proactively.
  • Following a defined process and ensuring information is recorded in a clear and consistent manner.
  • Meeting and exceeding pre-defined SLAs/targets
  • Demonstrating excellent file handling and claims management through pro-active portfolio management.
  • Working unsupervised and showing initiative in claims handling approach.
  • Promoting and delivering a continuous improvement culture within the UK Property Claims team.

Requirements

Key Requirements

  • Previous property claims claims-handling experience.
  • Collaborative and supportive, stepping up when volumes are high without compromising service.
  • A self-motivated, adaptable approach with a positive response to change.
  • Outstanding communication skills; face-to-face, written and telephone.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly establish credibility and long lasting relationships within the team, the wider business and with external partners.
  • Highly results driven, with the energy and determination to succeed in an environment where the pace and quality of response is critical to success.
  • Working toward CII qualifications, or willingness to start.
  • Good knowledge of Excel, Word and Copilot is advantageous.