JOB PURPOSE The main purpose of the Claims Specialist’s role is to validate and administrate a client’s motor claim following a fortuitous event. In accordance with Standard Operating Procedure, claims guidelines, the specialist own mandate, and the client’s policy schedule, the specialist will make a claims settlement determination.
Service delivery is our main distinguisher from our competitors and individual performance is mainly measured on the quality and turn-around times of service offering.
REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC (DEGREE OR DIP) ✓ Matric (Grade 12) - essential ✓ FETC (Further Education & Training Certificate) in Short Term Insurance – NQF 4 (150 credits) ✓ Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance – NQF 5 or higher – highly advantageous ✓ Successfully passed RE 1 (Representative Exam) ✓ Class of Business certification (Personal Lines & Commercial Lines) – Highly advantageous ✓ Must be compliant with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements with track-record of working unsupervised.
MINIMUM OTHER TRAINING REQUIRED ✓ Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook ✓ Experience working on the TIAL Operating System (System A) – highly advantageous ✓ Experience in HCV (heavy commercial vehicles), Fleets and AGRI claims – highly advantageous
MINIMUM YEARS OF FORMAL & INFORMAL TRAINING REQUIRED ✓ At least 5 years relevant work experience in Personal, Commercial and AGRI claims settlement ✓ Work experience within a licensed insurer – highly advantageous ✓ Experienced in making claims settlement determinations with mandate exceeding R50 000 ✓ Effective time management skills required
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ✓ Effective Communication and interpersonal skills ✓ Ability to collaborate and network with multiple parties inside and outside the company ✓ Must have confidence to make decisions with limited need for referral ✓ Must have effective conflict management skills and the ability to handle ‘tough’ conversations ✓ Assertiveness ✓ Solutions oriented ✓ Drive and persistence ✓ Energetic with a positive outlook ✓ Must be focused, self-disciplined, and deadline driven ✓ Must project tenacity, professionalism and confidence ✓ Must genuinely enjoy interacting with people – service oriented ✓ Must be resilient and agile ✓ Ability to function independently and under pressure ✓ High attention to detail ✓ Proactive/ ability to use own Initiative
Key Performance Areas ✓ Validation of claims in line with Company guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures ✓ Appointment of necessary providers ✓ Authorizations\Settlement of claims ✓ Rejection of claims ✓ Processing payments within the turn-around time ✓ Payment confirmations to Brokers and Suppliers ✓ Assisting clients and brokers over the phone / email with claims and queries ✓ Complaints handling and resolution ✓ Liaising with Service Providers ✓ Liaising with brokers and clients
Key clients Brokers, internal staff and managers, service providers & policy holders
***Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***