Senior Claims Handler

Job Title: Senior Claims HandlerLocation: LiverpoolSalary: £31,831 Plus up to £2,500 performance related bonus per annum, once established within your roleJob Type: Full Time, PermanentWorking Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm(on a rota basis), plus 1 in 5 Saturdays 9:00am to 17:00pmWe are looking for experienced claims handlers who want to go beyond managing claims to truly make a difference.As a Senior Claims Handler, you'll take ownership of claims from start to finish, making confident decisions and delivering better outcomes for our customers.This is a role for someone who doesn't just follow process but improves it. Someone who takes pride in solving problems, supporting others, and leaving every claim in a better place than they found it.What you will be doing:Managing customers claims from first notification of loss through to settlementMaking fair, timely and confident decisionsReducing customer effort at every stage of the journeyCommunicate with clarityMinimising hand-offs and creating seamless customer experiencesSupporting and coaching colleagues, sharing your expertiseIdentifying opportunities to improve how we work and deliver good customer outcomesConsider the commercials when settling the claimWhat we're looking for:Has experience handling insurance claimsTakes ownership and sees things through to completionBuilds trust through clear and effective communicationThinks commercially while always doing the right thing for the customerProactively solves problems rather than waiting for directionEnjoys supporting others and sharing knowledgeIs curious and driven to improve processes and customer outcomesGrow with Acorn:At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:We run through walls for our customers and each otherWe challenge the status quoWe succeed when we help those around us succeedWe decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgementBenefits:A maximum of 35 days' holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options24/7 mental health support & free counselling availableGrow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platformHybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needsRecognition awards, social events & moreOur Commitment to our colleague's:These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeingDisability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunitiesMenopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of lifeArmed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serveArmed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme - Supporting those who serveGreat Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace cultureBest Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's futureBest Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progressionIf you're looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach - all rooted in the heart of Liverpool - Grow with Acorn.A Few Things to Know Before You ApplyWe're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship.We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Senior Insurance Claims Executive, Senior Claims Account Manager, Senior Claims Handler, Senior Customer Claims Handler, Senior Claims Assistant may all be considered.TPBN1_UKTJ