- Enter claims information into database systems.
- Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents and review them for completeness.
- Calculate amount of claim.
- Post or attach information to claim file.
- Transmit claims for payment or further investigation.
- Contact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing
Insurance claims handler | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
Insurance claims handlers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.
As a Insurance claims handler you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out
| Average salary |
| 42,248 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Insurance claims handler
Big gender gap
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46,957 GBP
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36,830 GBP
Average salary for part-time Insurance claims handler
Average salary for full-time Insurance claims handler
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19,743 GBP
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Salary over time for Insurance claims handler
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46,342 GBP
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43,195 GBP
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41,467 GBP
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42,504 GBP
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45,411 GBP
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43,581 GBP
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45,179 GBP
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51,220 GBP
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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
