About the role

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We have an opportunity for a Specialist Motor Claims Handler to join us working within our Commercial Claims Department. You'll help customers and brokers of AXA Insurance in the UK. We see ourselves as one big team, therefore you'll take pride in working as an effective team player and you'll have the opportunity to learn about new Claims products. Working as the Specialist Motor Claims Handler, you'll be an essential member of the team helping our customers over the phone, by handling their queries.

You'll have strong communication skills, with the ability to build great relationships based on Integrity and trust. We always put the Customer First in everything we do, so we want someone who strives to go the extra mile for them.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing

Managing a portfolio of Claims offering relevant and accurate information to every customer based on your professional expertise and training.
Carry out investigation of claims to obtain quantum information in order to make appropriate policy and legal liability decisions.
Recommend and action the most appropriate use of the claims management processes, Credit Hire and using current case law to provide a cost effective settlement.
Identify and contribute to improvement in claims processes in order to ensure optimum efficiency and ability to deliver business results.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What we’re looking for

Experience in Motor Claims up £100K is essential.
Property claims experience preferable, but not essential.
Proven experience handling various claim types, i.e. theft, impact, fire, flood, liability disputes and resolutions.
Sound negotiation skills and use of tactics in managing claims.
We’ll provide all the technology and training, and in return we ask you to bring your enthusiasm, passion for customer service.
Natural talent for connecting with people, quick problem-solving ability and positive, can do attitude.
A great listener, confident communicating over the phone and using computers.
Passionate about working as part of a collaborative team.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

Competitive annual salary of up to £27,000 dependent on experience

• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

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About AXA

AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We’re currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We’re a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.