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Lee DUGGAN

Manchester

Summary

Experienced customer complaint handler in the personal and commercial insurance sector with a strong skillset including customer service, communication, adaptability, attention to detail and problem-solving. Proven track record in efficiently resolving complex issues, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a high standard of accuracy. Eager to transition into a new and challenging role, using my skills to contribute to enhancing overall customer experience in a dynamic environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

FOS Liaison & FCA Complaint Handler

Direct Line Group
Manchester
05.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrate adept management of a caseload of FCA complaints pertaining to Commercial and Liability Insurance Claims, adressing issues raised by policyholders, brokers and third parties
  • Conduct thorough investigations in to customer service provided by Claims Handlers and issue formal written responses detailing findings on behalf of the business
  • Engage empathetically with customers, discussing their complaints in a concise manner to fully understand their issues and determine the optimal resolution for customer and business
  • Constructively liaise with the Financial Ombusman Service to ensure customer-centricity in business processes and decision making on disputed claims
  • Consistenly deliver positive and supportive guidance to Claims Handlers in relation to claim handling and customer service on a day to day basis.

Commercial Property Claims Handler

Direct Line Group
Manchester
02.2019 - 05.2022
  • Logged new inbound commercial property insurance claims received over the phone and by email, with a keen focus on detail and customer care
  • Proactively managed a diverse caseload of insurance claims up to the value of £50,000 from inception to completion, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and meticulous organisation
  • Consistently delivered excellent customer service, addressing customer needs effectively through both phone and written communications on a daily basis
  • Liaised and collaborated with third-party suppliers such as Loss Adjusters and Contractors, ensuring adherance to policy and efficient management of outsourced claims
  • Supported team leaders by performing quality assurance checks on colleagues' phone calls and files, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service, offering positive and constructive feedback where necessary.

Claims Technician

Crawford & Company Loss Adjusters
Manchester
09.2015 - 02.2019
  • Interacted with various parties, including policy holders, insurance companies and third parties in the nuanced handling of high-value or contentious insurance claims
  • Conscientiously applied the TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) regulatory framework throughout dealings on a day to day basis to ensure correct guidance provided to customers and clear communications are maintained
  • Successfuly partnered with field Loss Adjusters to bring about a fair and efficient resolution for both the customers and Insurance companies
  • Composed detailed and analtyical reports for Insurance companies, offering insight on their customers claim and providing well-informed advice on suitable claim resolutions


FIRST NOTIFICATION OF LOSS TECHNICIAN


  • Systemtically and proactively dealt with a large number of new claim triages, engaging with customers and Insurance companies and subsequently preparing documenation for the visiting Loss Adjuster to assess a property
  • Effectively coordinated the diaries of a large group of Loss Adjusters nationwide, ensuring assigments alligned with their specialities and maximised resources of the business.

Administration Assistant

AmTrust (Coversure Brokers)
Manchester
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Dealt with a high volume of incoming and outgoing post on a day to day basis, ensuring the post was logged, scanned and assigned to the correct departments
  • Took details of new motor losses from clients and reported the matter to their insurance company, acting on their behalf
  • Provided general assistance to Claim Handlers and regional broker offices in their day to day tasks.

Education

CERT CILA (Certificate in Loss Adjusting) -

Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Certificate in Insurance -

Chartered Insurance Institue

A-Levels - English (Language), Law & Media

Aquinas College
Stockport
09/2012 - 05/2014

GCSEs - 11 A* - C, GSCES's - Including Maths, English, Science and I.T

St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport
09/2007 - 05/2012

Skills

  • Communication Excellent verbal and written communication with a diverse range of people
  • Adaptability Adaptable to ever changing working and regulagotory requirements
  • Attention to detail Meticulous in approach to investigation and achieving outcomes
  • Customer service A customer-centric approach in all of my work
  • Problem solving Adept at analysing issues and developing solutions

Timeline

FOS Liaison & FCA Complaint Handler

Direct Line Group
05.2022 - Current

Commercial Property Claims Handler

Direct Line Group
02.2019 - 05.2022

Claims Technician

Crawford & Company Loss Adjusters
09.2015 - 02.2019

Administration Assistant

AmTrust (Coversure Brokers)
10.2014 - 05.2015

CERT CILA (Certificate in Loss Adjusting) -

Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters

Certificate in Insurance -

Chartered Insurance Institue

A-Levels - English (Language), Law & Media

Aquinas College
09/2012 - 05/2014

GCSEs - 11 A* - C, GSCES's - Including Maths, English, Science and I.T

St Anne's Roman Catholic High School, Stockport
09/2007 - 05/2012
Lee DUGGAN