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Claims Handler  

Location: Sunderland

Salary: to £20,000 depending on experience

Arriva plc is one of Europe’s leading transport services organisations employing around 30,000 employees across UK and mainland Europe. We operate an extensive range of services including buses, trains, commuter coaches and water buses. We also operate a national vehicle rental business in the UK and are engaged in bus and coach distribution. Transcare Solutions Ltd is the in-house claims handling organisation of Arriva plc and is currently seeking Claims Handlers.

The duties of the post holders will include dealing with claims for the UK businesses arising from all aspects of its running including Motor, Employer Liability (EL), Personal Liability (PL) and Material Damage. The majority of claims arise from use of passenger transport and it is therefore imperative all applicants have a thorough knowledge of RTA claims handling and the appropriate case law. Claims handlers will also be responsible for the proactive pursuit of recovery costs relating to own damage.

Successful applicants should have 2-3 years’ experience of motor third party injury and liability claims handling. EL or PL experience would also be an advantage. You should be an organised and methodical person with a high degree of adaptability. A good telephone manner is essential as is an ability to organise your own workload and work together with the team to provide a better service to your customers. As the post holders will be required to use a number of computer packages you should be computer literate and familiar with using Microsoft Office.

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