A DOZEN new jobs are being created at a Basildon insurance firm.

LV= is advertising for new staff for its claims department, based at Kelting House, in Southernhay.

The company employs more that 4,000 people at 28 sites nationwide, and says if it finds Basildon a good place to find the staff it needs – so much so it is likely to create more jobs here in future.

The jobs are said to offer an excellent basic salary, flexible benefits, an annual bonus scheme, and incentive-based pay for sales staff.

David Smith, the firm’s director of human resources, said: “We are going through a period of significant growth so it’s a very exciting time to join us.

“Our general insurance operation is a particular hotspot for growth and we are looking for people both with experience in this field, but also those who are looking to move into this sector from other careers.

“While many other financial companies are making cutbacks, we are actually expanding.

“This means we can create new jobs and also offer our employees great prospects for their careers.”