Job Description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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Claims Technician
Be the calm voice claimants rely on to get their lives back on track.
Job Location: UK wide
Job Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Claims Technician within our Agriculture and Rural Network (ARN) team
As a Claims Technician in our Agriculture and Rural Network (ARN) team, you will manage claims from the first notification of loss through to settlement. You will have the autonomy to act as the claim owner and decision maker, working alongside suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to identify the best solution to support the customer and resolve their claim.
As an industry leader in innovating digital solutions, you will have access to a variety of technologies to support you and enhance the customer journey. Access to the latest video technology will provide you with the opportunity to access customer properties and liaise with suppliers on-site where appropriate during the claims process.
Your key responsibilities will include acting as the single contact point for customers and suppliers, managing claims, information, and supplier projects, and controlling all costs and payments. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the highest technical quality, always with customer experience in mind. You will be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, and disciplined. Flexibility and willingness to embrace change are essential, along with an enthusiasm for industry-leading technology.
This is an exciting and rewarding role within a motivated and friendly team, offering the opportunity to progress in the claims arena for the right person. If you're passionate about delivering excellence and eager to grow, we want to hear from you!
The skills you will have when you apply:

• Experience in managing claims across multiple clients: Previous experience in a claims environment is essential. This can be from any type of insurance property claims.
• Excellent communication skills: You will interact with policyholders, insurers, contractors, and other stakeholders. You'll need to explain complex details clearly and negotiate fair settlements for all parties involved.
• Qualifications: Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' Cert CILA qualification is an advantage but not essential.

The skills that will be developed once working:

• We will provide all the Sedgwick specific training you need to thrive in this role
• We can support you with professional qualifications and development

What we'll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from our office or your home

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits - dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, welling and digital GP applications
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
• Discounts on various products and services

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, not only will you be working behind the scenes for some of the UK's most trusted insurance brands helping to resolve millions of claims every year, you'll also be an architect of tomorrow's insurance landscape with Sedgwick University. Our proprietary offering is the most comprehensive training and development program in the industry with more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue your formal education - all available to you starting from your very first day.
You'll join a community passionate about making a difference, where every role contributes to a larger mission; protecting people and businesses. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the future of insurance.
Next steps for you:
Think we'd be a great match? Apply now - we want to hear from you.
If you're unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply - we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.
Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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