Posted 09 June, 2026
Senior Claims Handler EL/PL
Davies
Stoke
Full Time
Reference: 317_664807_504402
At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, out values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to work! You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits including but not limited to:
- Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers
- 25 days holiday (rising with service plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days a year!)
- Development, training, and professional qualifications
The team is responsible for handling liability claims on behalf of various insurers. Your role will be to provide a quality claims service on behalf of the insurer and handle claims from the cradle to the grave. To ensure claims are handled on a proactive basis in accordance with the insurers claims handling philosophy. The case load will include primarily claims in excess of the fast track limit of 25000.00
- To establish if cover is in place for the claim.
- To record all claims on the digital claims handling system.
- To investigate all liability claims either from the desk or by instructing loss adjusters.
- To make the decision on liability.
- To negotiate settlement of the claim.
- To ensure compliance with all legal timescales and client SLA's.
- To build relationships with external clients and stakeholders.
- Experience of policy wording and terms and conditions.
- Knowledge of insurance and the insurance market.
- Knowledge of how to value an injury claim.
- Knowledge of reserving philosophies.
- Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the Claims Portal.
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge across a variety of Casualty claim types (Personal Injury, Construction, Products Liability etc.) and UK jurisdictions
- To authorise payments to defined limits
- Act as a mentor and coach to junior colleagues
- Good communications skills at all levels.
- Excellent customer service.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- To take responsibility for your own workload.
- Must be able demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Good IT skills
- This role would suit candidates who have experience in handling any type of injury claims and experience of working in an insurance and or legal environment would be expected.
Career & Purpose
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
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