Casualty Claims Handler - Leeds

Location Leeds
Salary: 35000
Contact name: Beauline Williams

Contact email: beauline@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 39345
Published: about 11 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Liability Claims Handler to join a growing and supportive Casualty team.

This role is suited to a candidate with strong Employers’ Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) experience who is confident managing claims proactively while delivering a high standard of customer service.

 

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of EL and PL claims, including personal injury and third-party property damage matters, handling cases from initial investigation through to settlement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigating policy indemnity and legal liability

  • Reviewing and valuing personal injury claims

  • Gathering and assessing relevant evidence and documentation

  • Liaising with insurers, brokers and policyholders

  • Negotiating settlements within delegated authority limits

  • Maintaining accurate and appropriate reserves

  • Preparing clear and detailed reports

  • Progressing claims in accordance with client procedures and service level agreements

  • The role is primarily desk-based, with referrals to field adjusters where site investigations are required.

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous EL and PL claims handling experience (essential)

  • Strong knowledge of personal injury and third-party property damage claims

  • Understanding of the Claims Portal and Civil Procedure Rules

  • Experience in reserving and settlement negotiation

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Organised, proactive and able to manage workload effectively

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • Pension contribution (5% employee / 5% employer)

  • Life assurance (x4 salary)

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

  • Hybrid and flexible working options

  • Funding for professional qualifications

  • Leadership and development programmes

  • Wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

  • Retail discounts and financial wellbeing hub

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

  • Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes

 

If you are looking to join a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and your development supported, we would welcome your application.