Claims Handler

As a Claims Handler in our either our Beaminster or Sherborne office, you'll be part of a thriving team where you will be responsible for managing the customer's claims through to settlement. You'll investigate and process claims with the policy holders' best interests at heart, while preventing any fraudulent activity.

You'll bring your strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to confidently deliver exceptional customer service. Proficient in using systems and software applications you also have an eagerness to learn.

Any insurance experience would be welcomed but isn't essential as we'll provide excellent training and ongoing support. Experience within similar industries would be desirable, such as financial services or banking. To join our team, you'll:

• Have a passion for customer service and proven experience within a similar role or organisation


• Be an empathetic, supportive communicator who listens and responds to customer's needs


• Continually adapt your approach and easily multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Be well organised with a strong attention to detail


• Have the ability to confidently manage difficult conversations
  
  At NFU Mutual we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to have built an enviable reputation for exceptional member loyalty, which is why 9 out of 10 customers renew with us each year. You'll engage with our customers and a variety of third parties to gather the necessary information that'll help you make fair decisions on our customer's claims. We always look for ways to settle our customers' claims, this means less no and more yes, which makes working within claims at NFU Mutual altogether more satisfying and rewarding.


To help you become the best you can be, we provide comprehensive training when you first start. This includes classroom learning, shadowing and individual support from our Office Manager and senior members of the team. When the training is complete, we'll provide a supportive learning environment so you can confidently progress on your Claims Handler journey.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Rewards & Benefits


• Salary up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)


• 23 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays


• Auto-enrolment pension contribution (5% from employer)


• Discounts on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies