Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. 

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. 

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. 

Who we are 

Our Retail business supports customers throughout their lives, to help them save, plan, protect and enjoy retirement.

We’re a leading provider of retirement and protection solutions. We aim to support our c.12.8 million policyholders and workplace members throughout their lifelong financial journeys. 

We focus on helping the customers of today and tomorrow achieve better long-term outcomes. We either talk with them directly or work with intermediaries and employers to meet their needs. We use the latest technology to connect with them quickly, efficiently and wherever possible in highly personalised ways.

We’re looking for a Claims Consultant to join our Group Protection team, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering fair and positive outcomes for our customers. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting individuals and employers through the claims process, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

What you'll be doing:

• Validating and assessing Group Protection claims against policy terms and conditions
• Gathering and requesting medical evidence for new and existing claims in line with agreed approaches
• Calculating claim benefits accurately and in a timely manner
• Managing and progressing claim requirements with internal teams and external customers
• Building strong relationships with intermediaries and employer clients to support positive outcomes
• Investigating claims thoroughly to determine eligibility and ensure fair decisions
• Meeting service level agreements while delivering a high standard of customer experience
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting team and business projects

Who we're looking for:

• Ability to take ownership of customer queries and resolve issues effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in customer service and/or administration, ideally within insurance or financial services
• Analytical mindset with strong problem solving and investigative skills

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.