Casualty Field Adjuster
Department: Claims Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Preston
Description
At Davies people are at the heart of all we do, out values state that we succeed together, and it is this, that makes the business a great place to work! You will be valued and supported and receive excellent benefits including but not limited to:
- Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
- 25 days holiday (rising with service plus option to purchase up to 5 extra days a year!)
- Development, training, and professional qualifications
Davies are looking to recruit an experienced Liability Loss Adjuster to join our growing Casualty team.
At Davies
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we value transferable skills and qualities that focus on what you can bring to the role. While industry experience is a benefit, it is not essential as we will provide you with full training and support when you start with us.
What will your day look like:
- Liaison with Insurers, Policyholders and Brokers
- Investigation of allocated claims in the field or from the desk
- Compilation of all necessary evidence and relevant documentation
- Preparation of Preliminary Reports detailing the evidence available and commenting upon
- Policy Indemnity, Legal Liability, Quantum, and Tactics
- Determine appropriate action for resolution of the case
- Defend or negotiate settlement where appropriate, within agreed authority limits
- Correspond with all parties professionally to proactively progress the case to conclusion
- Investigate and handle all cases in accordance with the client’s requirements by referral to documented procedures at all times
- Maintain a proper reserve at all times by regular review
- Keep updated on any technical changes relevant to your role including participating in training programmes facilitated by the company
- All Staff are expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by their line manager, in line with business requirements
Knowledge and Abilities:
- The role would suit either a Casualty Adjuster/investigator seeking a fresh challenge and who is ambitious and can demonstrate an ability to develop the skills and knowledge needed.
- This role is Home Based covering caseloads in the North West of England therefore travel in this area is necessary.
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Benefits
Career & Purpose
- Davies Innovation Lab
- Leadership training programme
- Funding for professional qualifications
- Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities
Environmental & Social
- The Davies Foundation
- Local charity funding
- Pennies To Heaven
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee volunteering programme
Financial Health
- Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
- My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
- Life assurance: x4
- Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lease car salary sacrifice
- Davies Incentive Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing
- Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
- Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
- EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
- 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
- Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
