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Senior Claims Handler

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/07/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/08/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6 (SCP 22 - 25) £31,364 - £33,945
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
267426
Employment Location:
Agile / City Hall, SR1 3AA
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
4 Aug
Further Information
Are you an experienced Liability Claims Handler / Legal Professional looking for an interesting and varied job?

We are recruiting a Senior Claims Handler to work in the Insurance and Claims Handling Team.  With a large deductible, Sunderland City Council handles the majority of its liability and motor claims in house. 

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to deal with a variety of employers liability, public liability and motor claims made against the Council and other organisations. 

You will also be responsible for overseeing the work of other members of staff.  Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are key for this role as you will be working directly with the public and solicitors, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive claims.
You should have experience of handling liability claims and be motivated to take on this challenging role.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Julie Girdwood, Insurance and Claims Manager, telephone 07425 636331.

Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk 

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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Please note
This job is closed for applications.