Claims executive
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About the Role
Claims Executive
Essex – hybrid
c£40,000
Barker Munro Recruitment are seeking an experienced Claims handler to join the Commercial insurance team of our client, a well-known Insurance broker. This is a full-time, permanent position, with an average of 3 days per week onsite in Colchester.
About the Role:
• Manage the full claims process for a wide range of cases, including large, sophisticated, or contentious claims for brokerage clients
• Advise on complex transit losses and investigate relevant case law and facts
• Analyse claims data to identify trends, mitigate risk, and improve processes
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture
• Build strong client relationships and represent the claims function with professionalism
• Prepare and present reports and presentations
• Visit clients after losses to investigate and drive robust, favourable claim outcomes
• Negotiate with insurers to secure the best possible settlements
What We’re Looking For:
• Strong experience with Goods in Transit and Marine claims (essential)
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Understanding of Freight Forwarders Liability and CMR (advantageous)
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Customer-focused, independent, and resilient under pressure
If you want to work in a supportive environment where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Barker Munro Recruitment Ltd using the relevant link.