Job title : Non-Motor Claims Assessor
Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : December 25, 2024 Quick Recommended Links
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Role Objectives :
To effectively validate, adjust and report on assigned claims. Ensure containment of claims spend and provide fair & timeous claims settlement by benchmarking a culture of best practices within mandated responsibility.Key Responsibilities :
Review and validate building & contents claims to determine legitimacy and extent of damage claimed.Assess damage and estimate repair costs with a view of containing spend to below pre-determined ACPC.Positively contribute to the claims saving and impact to loss ratio as stipulated in the performance contract.Verify policy coverage and limitsConduct on-site inspections and evaluations when requiredNegotiate settlements with policyholders or contractors.Know and understand market trends and building rates, in line with company policy.Ensure compliance with Industry regulations and company guidelinesIdentify potential fraud or inflation of claimsProvide support during reinstatement of property by managing submission and allocation of tenders, when required.Provide support to Internal Risk Surveyors & Procurement, when requiredAdvise underwriters of claims revealing adverse risk features as soon as they are evident.Support business with AI implementation as a business toolkit.Seek solutions to potential disagreements and conflictsMaintain a high level of service to all stakeholders identified (internal and external) according to the service standards setCommunicate in a professional manner with internal and external parties and respond to escalations within a pre-determined turnaround time.Keep concerned parties abreast of claims status and developmentEnsure adherence to Claims Framework PolicyWork with and support the claims teams in the regional offices as well as manage relationships with loss adjustors and specialists.Required Knowledge and ExperienceSound knowledge of the Building Industry5+ Years of non-motor claims assessing experienceSound knowledge of Personal & Commercial Claims experience, which includes :Claims procedureInsurance terminologyLegal knowledge (prescription act, insurance act, FAIS)Underwriting knowledge (ability to interpret policy wording, understanding how claims information impacts on underwriting)Advanced risk assessment knowledge (understand the assessment process, with an ability to appoint a specialist when required)Reinsurance and treaties (basic understanding)Product knowledgeFinancial knowledge (estimates, premiums, co-insurance)Claims TrendingAbility to work under extreme pressureAdvanced Microsoft ExcelSelf-management skills (can organise work, space, time)Communication skills (Can express oneself in a succinctly)Accuracy in the analysis, interpretation and basic calculations of data pertaining to claims settlement / estimates.Accuracy in the capturing of data to the core business systemDemonstrate common sense, self-motivation and disciplineWell-presented / representative of Hollard CultureVisibly demonstrate the Hollard valuesVisibly assisting Hollard to be the trusted InsurerGood knowledge of MS Office – Intermediate level (including Word, Excel, Outlook)Career orientatedKnowledge of the Core Business SystemBe open to travel within the national Company networkEducational Requirements
Matric / Grade 12Appropriate Insurance qualification-Min NQF 4 LevelValid SA Driver’s LicenseInsurance jobs