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Organisation: Kirklees
Directorate: Public Health and Corporate Resources
Service Area: Governance & Commissioning
Hours: 37
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Across Kirklees
Position type: Permanent
Grade: 11‑13
Salary: £41,771 – £50,269
Benefits: Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.
Insurance Team
Our team arranges the Council’s insurances and handles most of the claims made against the Council under a delegated authority from the Council’s insurers.
The Role
We are looking for applicants to lead a quality claims handling process compliant with all relevant requirements of legislation, claims protocols and the Council’s insurers. This includes directly processing complex and high‑value claims in respect of liability, quantum, reserves and tactics and supervising and authorising the work of others on all claims with a view to achieving the best outcomes for the Council. The insurance team utilises a claims handling system to record details of all claims and accuracy of data is important.
The oversight of claims also involves liaising with third‑party claims agents, panel solicitors and loss adjusters in determining the appropriate strategy for dealing with claims.
The Council’s insurance policies renew annually. The role includes assisting with the renewal of the Council’s (and associated parties’) policies, including procurement where necessary, and liaison with the Council’s brokers and direct insurers to help to ensure that the Council (and associates) have the appropriate value for money cover.
On occasion, you will be expected to deputise for and assist the Risk & Insurance Manager.
Ideally, you will hold a recognised professional insurance or legal qualification, or equivalent by experience and have relevant experience in an insurance company/legal/broking practice or large corporate body.
Contact
KarenA Turner is the manager for this role. Please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 11 January 2026, 11:55 PM
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