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NIHL Team Leader
Department: Claims Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Glasgow
Description
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
Davies are looking to recruit a talent Team Leader to join our Casualty team. Joining Davies as a Team Leader means you will supervise and support colleagues, handle allocated claims and ensure that all claims are handled in accordance with client requirements, so experience in a similar role is beneficial.
Due to the nature of this position, this role requires candidates to be a sole British National or dual national with one part being British, with no restrictions on working in the UK. Due to the national security requirements of this position, candidates must hold British Citizenship to be eligible to apply.
Due to the nature of this position, this role requires candidates to be a sole British National or dual national with one part being British, with no restrictions on working in the UK. Due to the national security requirements of this position, candidates must hold British Citizenship to be eligible to apply.
What will your day look like:
- Liaison: Communicate with insurers, policyholders, and brokers.
- Investigation: Handle allocated claims, either from your desk or by referring them to a field adjuster for on-site investigation when necessary.
- Evidence Gathering: Obtain all relevant evidence and documentation.
- Resolution: Determine appropriate actions to resolve each case.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports, advising on policy indemnity, legal liability, quantum, and tactics as needed.
- Negotiation: Negotiate settlements within agreed authority limits.
- Professional Correspondence: Maintain proactive communication with all parties involved.
- Adherence to Procedures: Handle cases according to documented procedures and client requirements.
- Reserve Management: Regularly review and maintain proper reserves.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on technical changes relevant to your role, including participating in company facilitated training programs.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Experience handling Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims is ideal
- Excellent management, planning and organisational skills.
- Experienced in leading a diverse team.
- Must be a strong confident communicator.
- A good negotiator.
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Proficiency in managing Claims from cradle to grave.
- Experience with the investigation of Liability Claims.
- Knowledge of how to value injury claims.
- Understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and the Claims Portal.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
- Collaborative team player.
- Management of personal caseload.
- Demonstrated adaptability and versatility.
- Exceptional communication abilities across various levels.
Benefits
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