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Claims Handler

Job details
Posting date: 18 June 2025
Salary: £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Grade 4 (SCP 12 - 17) £27,711 - £30,060
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 July 2025
Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Company: Sunderland City Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 282428

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Summary

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We are looking to recruit a Claims Handler, to handle public liability and motor claims made against the Council and other organisations.

The role will suit experienced claims handlers /legal professionals as well as those who are looking for a new career with potential to develop.



Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are key for this role as you will be working directly with the public and solicitors, using tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive claims.



Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact the Insurance team on 0191 5615086



Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.ukandnbsp;



Please note that CVs are not acceptable.



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