Insurance Officer

Insurance Officer

Bradford
£37,000k - £39,000k
Permanent
Hybrid

Sellick Partnership are seeking an experienced and proactive Insurance Officer to join a busy and collaborative organisation in Bradford. Reporting to the Insurance Manager, you will play a key role in managing the organisation's insurance programme, handling liability claims, maintaining policy records, and providing specialist insurance advice to stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an insurance professional looking to develop their expertise within a supportive environment while contributing to effective risk management and financial protection strategies.

• Manage and administer the organisation's insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate and cost-effective cover is maintained.
• Act as the first point of contact for insurance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate, manage, and coordinate liability and property claims from initial notification through to resolution.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, loss adjusters, solicitors, and other third parties to ensure claims are progressed efficiently.
• Monitor claims performance and maintain accurate records and databases.
• Prepare insurance renewal information and support annual tender and procurement exercises where required.
• Analyse claims trends and provide recommendations to reduce risk and insurance costs.
• Support the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Produce management information, reports, and statistical data relating to insurance and claims activity.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies.
• Deliver guidance and training to managers and employees on insurance-related matters.
• Assist with policy reviews and ensure documentation is maintained and up to date.

• Experience working within an insurance, risk management, claims handling, or related environment.
• Knowledge of liability, property, and general insurance principles.
• Experience managing insurance claims and liaising with insurers and brokers.
• Strong investigative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret policy wording and provide practical advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification or working towards one.
• Experience with in the public sector, housing, local government, or a similarly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and best practice.
• Experience producing claims analysis and performance reports.

• Attention to detail
• Problem solving and decision making
• Relationship management
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service focus
• Commercial awareness

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work and other employee benefits schemes

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.