Claims Handler

Customer Service & Claims
Permanent

Role overview

Claims Handler

Manchester

Hybrid 50:50 Home / Office Split

DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What you'll be doing
In this role, you will support our Landlord, Tradespeople and SME customers throughout the commercial property claims journey. From the moment a claim is logged through to final resolution, you’ll coordinate repairs or replacements, process settlements and ensure customers are kept fully informed every step of the way.

You’ll work proactively to minimise disruption to customers’ day‑to‑day operations, progressing claims efficiently, juggling multiple tasks at pace and navigating a range of digital systems.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Supporting customers from first notification of loss through to settlement.

  • Coordinating repairs, replacements or alternative solutions depending on the claim.

  • Managing the full end‑to‑end claims process across commercial property portfolios.

  • Maintaining regular, proactive communication with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.

  • Minimising operational disruption by progressing claims efficiently and effectively.

  • Using multiple digital systems to log updates, process claims and manage documentation.

  • Ensuring all decisions align with regulatory requirements and Treating Customers Fairly principles.

What you'll need

  • Excellent customer service experience, ideally within a fast‑paced environment.

  • Experience with commercial property or claims handling is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided.

  • Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage a busy workload effectively.

  • A collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn and support colleagues.

  • Strong customer focus, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality service.

  • Confident digital skills, including the use of Microsoft products and other systems.

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

  • 9% employer contributed pension

  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

  • EV car scheme

  • Generous holidays

  • Buy as you earn share scheme

  • Employee discounts and cashback

  • Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at DLG. That’s why we've looked beyond financial rewards to create an offer that supports your whole life — giving you real choice, flexibility and a healthy work‑life balance. Our benefits are about more than what you earn; they’re about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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Locations

Manchester

Life in Customer Service, Sales and Claims

Working in our Customer Service, Sales and Claims teams means making sure sure our customers feel valued, understood and supported at every stage of their journey. Whether it’s home or motor plans, these teams do the demanding but rewarding job of making our customers’ experience a smooth and positive one.

Benefits

Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live – and supporting you with the things that matter both in and outside work.

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The Basics

Holidays

22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days

Pension

Company contributions of 9% of your salary towards your pension

Income protection

Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years

Life assurance

Life assurance cover at four times your salary

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Discounts

Breakdown cover

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Insurance

50% off Direct Line Group products in Motor, Home and Pet insurance when you’re named on the policy

Shopping

Discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of other well-known brands

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Flexibility

Flexible benefits scheme

Adjust your income protection, life assurance, and benefits package through our flexible benefits scheme

Salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover

Parental leave

Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave

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Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice

Mental health first aid

Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly

Donation matching

Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community

OUR PEOPLE

What our people are saying in Customer Service, Sales and Claims

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In previous roles, I dealt with a much broader range of issues. Here, it’s much more focussed, detailed and logistically challenging.

My passion is investigation. It might sound boring to some people, but I wake up thinking about what I’m going to encounter that day.

Every day I get to help people going through difficult situations. It makes them happy, and it just gives me a good feeling.

I love helping people and solving problems for customers. It gives me satisfaction to know that I have made a difference to someone.