CareerAddict

Senior Third Party Claims Handler

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established, FCA-regulated general insurance business on the outskirts of Bolton (Egerton) is looking for an experienced Senior Third Party Claims Handler to manage complex third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including high-value files and liability disputes.

If you have a strong background in third-party or credit hire claims and want to take the next step with a forward-thinking, supportive company, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

- Manage all aspects of third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including investigation, negotiation and resolution.

- Handle complex and high-value files, including those with liability disputes.

- Assess and manage credit hire claims - validation, negotiation and challenging excessive hire charges.

- Lead liability investigations, working across departments and with external parties.

- Liaise confidently with solicitors, insurers and accident management companies.

- Identify and escalate potential fraud, and support the wider team with technical guidance.

What you'll need:

- A minimum of 2 years' motor/third-party claims experience (required for the upper end of the salary range).

- Strong credit hire and liability-investigation knowledge.

- Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.

- High attention to detail and a confident systems user.

- GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

- Holds, or is working towards, the CII Certificate (fully funded).

What you'll get:

- Sociable hours - Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35-hour week), with flexible start/finish and hybrid working after a successful probation.

- Annual salary reviews and a recognition bonus of up to GBP300.

- 29 days' holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 36 with length of service, plus a birthday day off and a half-day for seasonal shopping.

- Holiday buy/sell scheme and an early finish on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

- Fully funded CII qualifications and one-to-one coaching from a dedicated in-house motor claims trainer.

- Company-paid Level 1 health cash plan - dental, optical, therapies, 24/7 GP access and counselling.

- Contributory pension and a GBP1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.

- Free on-site parking, casual dress with free branded clothing, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

- Active sports & social club and on-site Mental Health First Aiders.

- A Living Wage and Living Hours employer, and Disability Confident Committed.

To apply, send your CV and we'll be in touch to talk through the next steps

Reference: 225182962

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113331200
CV-Library

Senior Third Party Claims Handler

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library

Print
Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
A well-established, FCA-regulated general insurance business on the outskirts of Bolton (Egerton) is looking for an experienced Senior Third Party Claims Handler to manage complex third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including high-value files and liability disputes.

If you have a strong background in third-party or credit hire claims and want to take the next step with a forward-thinking, supportive company, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

- Manage all aspects of third-party vehicle and property damage claims, including investigation, negotiation and resolution.

- Handle complex and high-value files, including those with liability disputes.

- Assess and manage credit hire claims - validation, negotiation and challenging excessive hire charges.

- Lead liability investigations, working across departments and with external parties.

- Liaise confidently with solicitors, insurers and accident management companies.

- Identify and escalate potential fraud, and support the wider team with technical guidance.

What you'll need:

- A minimum of 2 years' motor/third-party claims experience (required for the upper end of the salary range).

- Strong credit hire and liability-investigation knowledge.

- Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.

- High attention to detail and a confident systems user.

- GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.

- Holds, or is working towards, the CII Certificate (fully funded).

What you'll get:

- Sociable hours - Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (35-hour week), with flexible start/finish and hybrid working after a successful probation.

- Annual salary reviews and a recognition bonus of up to GBP300.

- 29 days' holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 36 with length of service, plus a birthday day off and a half-day for seasonal shopping.

- Holiday buy/sell scheme and an early finish on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

- Fully funded CII qualifications and one-to-one coaching from a dedicated in-house motor claims trainer.

- Company-paid Level 1 health cash plan - dental, optical, therapies, 24/7 GP access and counselling.

- Contributory pension and a GBP1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.

- Free on-site parking, casual dress with free branded clothing, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

- Active sports & social club and on-site Mental Health First Aiders.

- A Living Wage and Living Hours employer, and Disability Confident Committed.

To apply, send your CV and we'll be in touch to talk through the next steps
Print

Reference: 225182962

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test

Similar Jobs

Lifeguard

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Asbestos Dual Surveyor Analyst

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Peripatetic Worker

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Tenancy Sustainment Officer

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom