Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Timeline
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James Pettitt

Portishead,Bristol

Summary

A self-motivated individual with extensive customer service experience working within the financial industry and property industry. Uses initiative to work by ones self but also works well within a team environment. Thrives on carrying out all duties to a very high standard with an exceptional quality of work produced. Is helpful, supportive and an asset to any team or organisation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Lettings Negotiator

C J Hole
Bradley Stoke
06.2025 - Current

* Registering applicants

* Booking viewings

* Attending viewings

* Dealing with enquiries, both lettings and property management

* Issuing of application forms


Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose
Portishead
03.2019 - 06.2025

* Conducted inventory checks regularly for accurate stock management

* Resolved any customer queries efficiently, promoting positive brand image

* Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations daily

* Assisted in unloading deliveries, keeping backroom organisation optimal

* Ensure stock is replenished and displayed to company high standards


Subsidence Claims Manager

Claims Consortium Group
Taunton
02.2021 - 06.2025

* To take ownership of a caseload and be responsible for your own portfolio of work

* To manage the completion of all tasks within service level agreement timescales as specifically set by the client or the company

* To proactively monitor own workload and prioritise action where required

* To support the Subsidence Specialist, in particular being able to instruct site investigations, CCTV surveys, basic crack and/or level monitoring, arborist reports and specialist subsidence suppliers

* Provide assistance with reviews of any subsidence related correspondence, including arborist reports, monitoring report, site investigation reports, scope reviews, structural engineers report reviews/ queries, loss assessor scopes, tenders, project management

Technical Administrator

Kingsdale Group Limited
Portishead
02.2020 - 02.2021

* Dealing with all aspects of building insurance claims
* Liaising with external contractors to arrange works and to assist in addressing other queries as they arise at various sites/developments
* Assisting with owner requests to make alternations to their property and provide written permission
* Co-ordinating the statutory consultation procedures with leaseholders for all major works to be undertaken on sites/developments
* Assisting with reactive maintenance issues at sites/developments, assessing urgency and obtain quotations and issue works orders as necessary
* Establishing, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all contractors and owners
* Production of typed documents ranging from letters, specifications, tender documents and others

Claims Handler

DAS Legal Expenses
Bristol
07.2018 - 02.2020

* Providing a good quality customer service and ensuring claims decisions are made in a timely, fair and reasonable way 

* Assessing claims by demonstrating an understanding of our policy wording on our products to be able to communicate any decisions

* Appointing litigators by demonstrating an understanding of the working together document and its key principles 

* Ensuring solicitors are instructed in accordance with our policy terms and conditions and that claims sent to solicitors are managed efficiently and effectively 

* Organising workloads in an effective and efficient way and keep accurate records using appropriate system and claims processes and practices

Paralegal

New Law Solicitors
Bristol
10.2017 - 05.2018

* Running a caseload of fast track personal injury claims with focus on liability disputes, LVI allegations, fraud, occupancy issues and MIB claims
* Advising clients on the best course of action and keeping them informed of progress in line with strict service level agreements

* Reviewing of medical reports
* Negotiate settlements via MOJ portal and telephone correspondence with third parties
* Maintaining a high standard to deliver an exceptional service

Claims Handler

Allianz Insurance
Bristol
02.2008 - 09.2017

* Dealing with all aspects of motor claims from notification to settlement within agreed limits
* Dealing with all aspects of household claims from notification to settlement within agreed limits

* Liaising with customers, third parties, other insurers and solicitors regarding all aspects of a claim

* Liaising with contractors, suppliers and loss adjusters regarding all aspects of a claim

Education

GCSE's -

St Katherines School
Bristol
1991

"A" level's -

St Katherines Sixth Form
Bristol
1993

Skills

Communication -

Listens attentively to customers' needs and has the ability to communicate clearly and concisely on the phone, in writing and face to face, ensuring consistent service levels are maintained throughout

Planning & Organisation -

Prioritises daily tasks to ensure that business critical tasks are completed first and has the ability to take stock of outstanding tasks and decide which can be deferred without affecting productivity or adherence Ensures working day is organised and managed effectively

Problem Solving -

Has a keen eye for detail and thrives on determining the root cause of any problem and takes corrective action in a quick and efficient manner

Teamwork -

Enjoys the challenge of working as part of, and contributing towards, the success of a team Liaises on a regular basis with all team members to ensure SLA (service level agreements) are met, or exceeded, therefore providing the best possible service

Career commitment -

I have a strong sense of identification, persuasion, development and active involvement to ensure the companies goals can be achieved as well as my own personal goals

Administration & Computer Skills -

Thorough and accurate in all work undertaken Good basic knowledge of appropriate systems with the strong ability to analyse information

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

* EIC levels 1 and 2

* Being part of the surge team (emergency team for extreme weather events)

* Being part of the training team when another claims office were obtaining our IT systems

* Having the highest referral rate for potential fraud within the motor claims department

* Being chosen as part of the team to run down the motor claims department

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

* Allianz Group Ethical Standards

* Complaint Handling 
* Data Security 

* Financial Crime 

* Health and Safety 

* Insider Dealing and Market Abuse 

* Regulatory Structure

HOBBIES AND INTEREST

* All forms of motorsport

* Automobiles

* General maintenance and up keep of my own classic car

* Travel, enjoy road trips around Europe and the USA

* Fitness, cycling, swimming, general gym attendance

Timeline

Lettings Negotiator

C J Hole
06.2025 - Current

Subsidence Claims Manager

Claims Consortium Group
02.2021 - 06.2025

Technical Administrator

Kingsdale Group Limited
02.2020 - 02.2021

Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose
03.2019 - 06.2025

Claims Handler

DAS Legal Expenses
07.2018 - 02.2020

Paralegal

New Law Solicitors
10.2017 - 05.2018

Claims Handler

Allianz Insurance
02.2008 - 09.2017

GCSE's -

St Katherines School

"A" level's -

St Katherines Sixth Form
James Pettitt