Assistant Claims Handler
hartford management uk
📍 london uk united kingdom🕐 2mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
INTL Assistant Claims Handler - CH10YY
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
**This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.**
Kick-start your career in Financial Lines Claims!
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch a rewarding and long-term career within Financial Lines Claims.
As part of our high-performing Financial Lines Core Claims team, you’ll be surrounded by experienced professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As an Assistant Claims Handler, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience managing claims across key products such as Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers (D&O), Cyber, and Financial Institutions insurance. You’ll develop your technical knowledge while building essential skills in analysis, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
We’re looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to build a career in this class of business. In return, you’ll benefit from structured learning, on-the-job development, and exposure to challenging, high profile claims from an early stage.
If you’re seeking a role that offers real responsibility, problem-solving, and meaningful client interaction from day one, this position provides an excellent pathway into a specialist and highly regarded area of the industry.
**What Makes This Role Attractive**
* Entry point into a specialist insurance class
* Early responsibility with strong support and guidance
* Exposure to complex and interesting claims scenarios
* Clear career development and professional qualification support
* Collaborative and professional working environment
* Structured onboarding and training programme in Financial Lines Claims
* Ongoing mentorship from experienced Claims Handlers and Managers
* Support towards professional qualifications (e.g., CII)
* Clear progression pathway into a full Claims Handler role and beyond
**Key Responsibilities**
* Assist in the handling of Financial Lines claims under supervision, including Professional Indemnity, D&O, and related products
* Review claim documentation, policy wordings, and related materials
* Communicate with brokers, clients, insurers, and external partners/stakeholders in a professional manner
* Ensure claims are handled in line with approved authority level, internal procedures and regulatory requirements
* Proactively manage claim files ensuring all documentation is correctly filed and claims are regularly updated, diarised and managed proactively
* Ensure that claims are handled promptly, fairly and with integrity in accordance with The Hartford claims management guidelines
* Maintain portfolio of Financial Lines TPA/DCA loss bdx and payments
* Maintain the highest standards of communication with claims management and underwriting to ensure that information on significant claims and claims trends is shared expeditiously
* Liaise with other departments as appropriate including but not limited to Underwriting; Finance; Actuaries and Reinsurance
* Attend market claim meetings as required
* Ensure compliance with Lloyds minimum standards and all regulatory and statutory requirements relating to claims handling
**Skills & Experience**
Essential:
* Customer focused mentality
* Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
* A team player and self-motivated
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Good attention to detail and organisation
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
* Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
Desirable (but not essential):
* Professional Qualification (CII, Dip CII)
* Prior exposure to insurance, legal, or financial services environment
* Interest in Financial Lines products and the London insurance market
* Understanding of ECF, Docosoft system
* 365 Copilot
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