Somerset Bridge Limited provide claims handling services to our insurer partners. Our supportive and efficient claims teams handle almost 50,000 claims a year. We pride ourselves on people development, offering market leading training and fast career progression through the claims team. We truly believe Somerset Bridge Limited is a great place to work and we want to hear from you!
What you’ll be doing
You’ll have your own portfolio of claims to handle through to repudiation or settlement on best terms. These claims will involve situations where our customer has damaged another driver’s property and someone has been injured and/or have been provided with a replacement vehicle on a credit basis. You’ll be investigating these claims for potential fraud. You’ll be gathering information, identifying irregularities and recommending appropriate actions. You’ll also be investigating and deciding who was responsible for the incident and if applicable liaising with the other driver’s representative to settle or repudiate their claim.
Training
Excellent training is provided! Your corporate induction will be completed in the first 8 days followed by a 10 week training programme which is all completed onsite. This will help you understand the role, give you the best start and tools in your career. You’ll have the opportunity to move to hybrid working once competent in the role.
What you’ll be responsible for:
- Providing excellent service to our customers on the telephone and in writing
- Guiding the customer through the claims process and supporting any victims of Fraud
- Handling your own portfolio of claims
- Producing summary fraud card plans/strategy documents
- Identifying irregularities and completing the appropriate investigations
- Identifying indemnity concerns
- Investigating fraudulent claims and issuing repudiations
- Handling your own fraud operations and liaising with our Intel Analysts
- Investigating and deciding who is responsible for the incident
- Supporting colleagues by providing assistance and sharing knowledge
- Achieving strategic objectives through departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
What you’ll need:
- Previous experience with Road Traffic Act (RTA) claims
- Previous investigation experience within an insurer or similar organisation
- Knowledge and understanding of insurance fraud and other financial crime
- Understanding of liability, quantum and litigation
- Previous experience of the OIC and/or MOJ Portals and pre-action protocols
- Previous experience of handling claims involving GTA/NTGA credit hire
- A passion for delivering an excellent customer service experience and finding the best outcome for our customers
- To be proficient in technology, particularly Microsoft Office. You will frequently multitask and use multiple systems simultaneously to perform your responsibilities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills along with effective listening and empathy
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills
- Organised with ability to prioritise your workload.
- To be able to make decisions based on the information presented
- To be a team player
And if you have this, even better
- CII qualification
We understand that you might not meet every single requirement, but if you believe you fulfil most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply and explore the opportunity to grow your career with us.
Our Benefits
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
- Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
- Flexi-time
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
- Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
- 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
- Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
- Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
- Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
- Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
- 25% Car Insurance Discount
- 20% Travel Insurance Discount
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Community support day
About Somerset Bridge Group
Somerset Bridge Group is dedicated to delivering fair products and innovative services in the insurance industry. Our group focuses on underwriting, broking, and claims handling to provide sustainable and innovative insurance solutions. Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited, operating under GoSkippy and Vavista, offers insurance coverage to over 700,000 customers. Somerset Bridge Limited handles underwriting and claims, processing almost 50,000 claims annually. Somerset Bridge Shared Services Limited provides essential support functions to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. With a strong commitment to values, culture, and customer service excellence, Somerset Bridge Group is recognised for its industry awards and growth. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that fosters creative thinking and personal development.
We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.
Application Deadline
June 20, 2025
Department
[SBL] CIT 1
Employment Type
Permanent - Full Time
Location
Newcastle
Workplace type
Hybrid
Compensation
From £29,000 / year
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