David Mehmood
@davidmehmood
Technical insurance claims handler who builds strong processes, delivers SLA performance, and protects customers with trusted communication.
What I'm looking for
I’m a technical insurance claims handler with hands-on experience across motor, fraud/scam, and pet claims. I’ve managed end-to-end claims—from logging through settlement—and I’m known for driving results by working to SLA’s, meeting targets, and going the extra mile to keep service levels from being disrupted.
In my most recent role, I owned a sole-handler caseload and became the “face of claims handling,” attending client update meetings and providing VOR (vehicles off road) updates. Earlier, I helped build a fire and theft claim process from scratch, strengthened supplier relationships to validate claim authenticity, and shared the knowledge to enable other handlers to manage technical cases confidently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Claims Handler
Activate Group
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 (3 months)
Handled a sole caseload of technical claims, working towards SLAs and overachieving targets by returning vehicles to the road quickly to protect service levels. Led client update meetings and provided VOR (vehicles off road) progress updates to ensure stakeholders stayed informed.
Technical Claims Handler
Zego Insurance
Jun 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 8 months)
Progressed from FNOL/existing claims handling to technical motor claims, including fire and theft, from first registration through settlement. Built the fire and theft claim process from scratch with a colleague, strengthened supplier validation relationships, and supported training to expand the team’s technical capability.
Fraud / Scam Handler
Santander
Mar 2023 - Jun 2023 (3 months)
Worked in the fraud/scam department, using proactive customer listening and scam conversations to help prevent customers becoming victims. Focused on protecting customers by identifying and responding to potential fraud risks.
Motor Claims Handler
Inspire Claims
Mar 2022 - Jan 2023 (10 months)
Handled motor claims from logging through to payment and settlement, managing inbound/outbound calls, tasks/emails, and delivering consistent customer service. Selected to specifically manage Binder 4 claims as the file handler from start to finish, receiving highly positive feedback from the CEO and working partners.
Customer Service Handler
Morrison’s Head Office
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Fielded inbound customer calls and processed email enquiries, focusing on resolving complaints and addressing customer queries. Supported a smooth resolution experience through timely case actions and follow-ups.
GP Surgery Support
Kensington Partnership
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021 (2 months)
Supported patients from diverse backgrounds by handling day-to-day enquiries and processing prescription orders. Assisted with interpreting and/or chaperoning appointments for clinicians, supporting appointment coordination and patient-facing service delivery.
Motor & Pet Claims Assistant
Covea Insurance
Jul 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 1 month)
Started as an apprentice motor claims specialist, handling communications with policyholders, brokers, solicitors, garages, and third parties. Later supported pet claims as a full-time claims assistant and was promoted to pet claims assessor, earning outstanding customer feedback recognition and achieving an authorisation limit of £750.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Calderdale College
Level 3 Business, Business
2018 - 2019
Grade: Distinction*-Distinction
Activities and societies: Participated in Lloyd’s core 21 activities including Bradley Woods teamwork tasks (orienteering and problem solving) and was awarded 'most improved student'.
Studied Level 3 Business at Calderdale College. Overachieved to earn a Level 3 Distinction*-Distinction grade.
Calderdale College
Level 2 Business, Business
2017 - 2018
Grade: Level 2 Merit Pass
Studied Level 2 Business at Calderdale College after switching from ICT. Achieved a Level 2 Merit Pass.
Calderdale College
ICT (Level 1), Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
2016 - 2017
Grade: Level 1 pass
Activities and societies: Course representative role included listening to students, representing them in board meetings, and monitoring other learners when tutors were busy.
Studied ICT at Level 1 and achieved a Level 1 pass. Served as course representative, representing learners in board meetings.
Thornton Grammar School
Secondary Education, General Education
2011 - 2016
Activities and societies: Awarded a certificate for outstanding performance in textiles; also received recognition for outstanding attendance and punctuality.
Completed secondary education at Thornton Grammar School. Received awards for outstanding performance in textiles and for attendance and punctuality.
City and Guilds
Customer Service Apprenticeship, Customer Service
Grade: Distinction in all criteria
Activities and societies: Additional recorded grades: Engineering Level 2 (Merit), Business Level 2 (Merit Pass), and Business Level 3 (Distinction).
Completed a Customer Service Apprenticeship with Distinction in all criteria. Also achieved grades including English Language (C), English Literature (C), Maths (D), and ICT (Level 1 pass).
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