Claims Service Manager

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a real impact in the insurance claims space? Everywhen Insurance Brokers is seeking a proactive and experienced Claims Team Leader to join our Regional Claims team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team and drive service excellence across our claims operations.
About the Role
Reporting to the Regional Claims Manager, you will lead a team of 6–10 Claims Handlers, ensuring the delivery of an efficient, effective, and client-focused claims service. You’ll be responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing your team, while also collaborating with Claims Executives and Senior Claims Handlers to deliver our claims proposition.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, guide, and support Claims Handlers to meet performance targets and service standards
- Provide technical claims support and be the go-to expert within the team
- Champion continuous improvement and drive service excellence
- Collaborate with the Regional Claims Manager to implement claims strategy
- Oversee complex claims issues and ensure accurate, compliant handling
- Produce and analyse claims reports for clients and internal stakeholders
- Ensure delegated authority claims are managed in line with licensing requirements
- Support client renewals with timely and accurate claims data
- Promote claims defensibility and risk management through data analysis
- Handle your own portfolio of claims in line with SLAs and operational procedures
- Ensure compliance with internal systems and reporting standards
- Act as a referral point for large or complex losses, supporting Claims Executives as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in claims handling and team leadership
- Strong technical knowledge of insurance claims processes
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Ability to analyse data and produce actionable insights
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering outstanding client outcomes
- Experience working within delegated authority frameworks is a plus
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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.
Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.
- Department
- General Insurance
- Role
- Claims
- Locations
- Wakefield
- Employment Types
- Permanent, Full Time
- Salary
- Dependent on Experience
- Job Reference
- 329597
About Everywhen
Our journey is a story of continuous growth and evolution.
As the UK-based broking and advisory heart of the Ardonagh Group, Everywhen unites a nationwide network with a strong local touch — powered by over 4,500 talented individuals across more than 140 hubs.