Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to deliver exceptional claims services by determining policy coverage, investigating, evaluating, and negotiating assigned cases, as well as providing timely and accurate support for high complexity claims management with a particular focus on clinical negligence claims.
Claims Adjuster
Leeds/Hybrid
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Please note - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
We are recruiting for a Claims Adjuster within the FSM claims team handling professional indemnity claims. You will investigate, manage and resolve more complex claims accurately and pro-actively, and within SLA’s and agreed authorities.
The Opportunity
Reporting to Claims Team Leader, you will deliver exceptional claims services by determining policy coverage, investigating, evaluating, and negotiating assigned cases, as well as providing timely and accurate support for high complexity claims management with a particular focus on professional indemnity claims.
Your new role
Investigate, manage, and resolve professional indemnity claims efficiently and in a timely manner.
Ensure adherence to SLAs and authority limits while managing claims.
Support the implementation of the Claims strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets.
Identify and investigate coverage issues to ensure that the company’s liability is in line with its contractual commitments.
Reserve accurately to ensure that the Company’s liability is always clear
Ensure that messages, advice, and correspondence, are responded to pro-actively and within agreed timeframes to provide a professional service to brokers and clients
Proactively manage estimates and billings calculated by client’s service providers and brokers resolving any discrepancies.
Regular interactions with key stakeholders including our customers, brokers and internal partners
Manage disputed Claims and other material Claims issues in order to resolve and settle claims on an economic basis.
Experience of handling of professional negligence claims is preferred
Current knowledge of compliance, regulatory and statutory requirements
Proven experience dealing with policy coverage
Organisational, investigative, analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to make balanced and impartial judgements
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Relationship Management skills
Able to use MS Office applications and strong IT skills
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Case Management, Claims Administration, Claims Settlement, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Data Privacy, Insurance Policies, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Risk Assessments, Sound Judgment
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
