Liability Claims Handler

Sedgwick • Permanent • United Kingdom • 2d ago

Hours Required: Full-time

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.

Liability Claims Handler

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Liability Claims Handler anywhere in the UK

We are looking for dedicated Liability Claims Handlers to join our team. You will manage Public Liability third party property damage claims with flexible full-time working arrangements, including hybrid options.

This technical role involves investigating policy and legal liability, settling claims for our insurer clients and handling third party public liability property damage claims independently and under referral.

You will investigate allegations against policyholders, provide detailed advice on liability, collate relevant information, identify fraud risks, maintain proactive contact with all parties, manage litigation where appropriate, and ensure accurate maintenance of databases and correspondence.

With one of the largest teams of liability experts in the world, Sedgwick supports and resolves property, general, motor, product and professional liability claims and helps our clients maintain brand protection in times of crisis.

The skills you will have when you apply:

Demonstrable experience of handling Public Liability third party property damage claims and knowledge of current case law, common law/statutes and relevant regulations.
Excellent communication skills: You will interact with policyholders, insurers and other stakeholders. You'll need to explain complex details clearly and negotiate fair settlements for all parties involved.
Commitment to professional development with a willingness to undertake relevant insurance or liability claims qualifications and continuous learning opportunities where appropriate.

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.
Employee Assistance Programme for employee wellbeing.
Group Income Protection.

Other benefits

Voluntary flexible benefits including a green car scheme, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications.
Discounts on various products and services.

This isn't just a position, it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry

At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll develop your expertise within one of the industry's leading liability claims teams. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel through one of the most comprehensive training programmes in the industry, including more than 15,000 courses on demand, role-specific training and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we're building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

Next steps for you:

Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.

As part of our commitment to you, 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 shortlisted applicants for an interview, which may be held virtually or in person.