Senior Technical Claims Handler

Description

Senior Technical Claims Handler

Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: 37,500 - 50,000 DOE

Hours: Monday-Friday

Company: MPJ Recruitment (on behalf of a leading and growing organisation)

Overview

MPJ Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading and rapidly growing business to recruit an experienced Senior Technical Claims Handler. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled claims professional to take ownership of a varied caseload of complex and high-value pre-litigated claims.

In this role, you will manage large loss personal injury files and other associated third-party claims, including credit hire, property damage, Employers' Liability (EL), Public Liability (PL), and additional complex loss types. As a senior member of the team, you will act as a key technical expert, offering guidance on claims strategy, tactics, and best practices to ensure exceptional outcomes for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse portfolio of complex and large loss personal injury claims, including cases exceeding 100k.

Handle third-party losses across PI, credit hire, property, EL, PL, and related areas.

Drive efficient claims settlements through strong liability and quantum arguments paired with effective negotiation.

Serve as a central technical referral point, offering insight and support to colleagues on complex matters.

Maintain accurate reserves, management information (MI), and undertake timely case reviews in line with SLAs.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, insurers, and panel solicitors.

Attend review meetings and actively contribute to continuous improvement and team development.

Support the Defence Operations Manager and Claims Managers in delivering exceptional service standards and driving operational improvements.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 5 days

Funded qualifications upon successful completion of probation

Hybrid working arrangement

Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions

Life insurance (4x salary, with option to increase to 10x)

Income protection (up to 50% of annual income, with top-up options)

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Fully paid volunteering days each year

Employee stock purchase plan (discounted shares)

HMRC-approved share incentive plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Discounted vouchers for shopping and major purchases

Emergency back-up family care

Interested?

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Ad ID: 5417497350