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Senior Claims Handler
Job Title: Senior Claims Handler

Location: Chelmsford

Job Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday (1 day hybrid)

Perks: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, Perkbox, and private healthcare

Senior Claims Handler | Up to £40,000 (DOE) | Chelmsford | Full-time

We are representing a leading insurance group currently expanding across the UK. They are looking for an experienced professional to join their Chelmsford team. This role is ideal for a Senior Claims Handler who enjoys a fast-paced environment and is looking for a firm that supports professional growth and career development.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Claims Handler
- Manage the full lifecycle of a claim from initial notification through to final settlement.
- Conduct thorough investigations by gathering evidence, assessing damages, and evaluating liability.
- Lead negotiations with all parties to reach fair settlements and authorise payments.
- Act as the main point of contact for claimants, providing regular updates and support.
- Handle complex commercial cases, specifically within Property, Casualty, and Motor Trade (dealerships).
- Ensure all files are handled in line with legal, regulatory, and data protection standards.
- Identify and escalate any suspicious or potentially fraudulent claims.
- Maintain accurate records and internal reports to ensure high levels of service and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
- Solid experience managing a varied and busy caseload of commercial claims.
- Strong technical knowledge of Property and Liability, ideally including Motor Trade premises.
- A good understanding of insurance market jargon, policy terms, and indemnity principles.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and stakeholders.
- A Cert CII qualification (or working towards it) is a significant advantage but not essential.
- A proven track record of making sound decisions under pressure.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to administrative tasks.
- A valid UK driving licence is highly desirable for this Senior Claims Handler position.
March 2, 2026
Life Insurance Underwriter
Job Title: Life Insurance Underwriter

Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid / Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Life Insurance Underwriter | £35,000 – £50,000 | Chelmsford | Full-Time

What You’ll Be Doing as a Life Insurance Underwriter
- Reviewing life and health insurance applications to decide if we can provide cover based on medical and financial data.
- Supporting the wider team by checking work quality and helping others grow their technical skills.
- Using your expertise as a Life Insurance Underwriter to handle more difficult or high-value cases.
- Looking for better ways to work so that customers get their insurance decisions faster.
- Working closely with managers to make sure the team follows the right risk guidelines.
- Explaining complex decisions clearly to financial advisers and partners.
- Making sure every applicant is treated fairly and that all records are kept up to date.
What We’re Looking For
- Solid experience working as a Life Insurance Underwriter in the UK market.
- A background in assessing medical reports, GP letters, and financial evidence.
- The ability to coach or mentor newer staff to help them reach the level of a Life Insurance Underwriter.
- A clear communicator who can talk through tricky decisions with confidence.
- Someone who is self-driven and enjoys working as part of a professional, hybrid team.
- A good understanding of the rules and regulations that look after insurance customers.
- A Life Insurance Underwriter who is keen to keep learning and stay on top of medical and industry trends.
January 20, 2026

Senior Claims Handler

Life Insurance Underwriter