Claims Service Consultant, Group & Retail

A Claims Service Consultant is accountable for supporting customers through claims lodgement and information gathering in order to assess claims. They will also complete tele claims as well as assessing and initiating appropriate support options tailored to the customers needs where appropriate. 

This role is integral to this is quality and service standards which ensure the functions are meeting TALs Customer and Claims requirements.

In this role you will:

• Take calls and help customers lodge claims or check on progress 
• Manage the admin side entering details updating systems and keeping things accurate 
• Assess some simple low-complexity claims (like funeral or injury claims) once youre trained 
• Communicate with advisers and other teams to keep everything moving 
• Make sure everything is done in line with TALs policies and service standards 
• Adhere to external regulations (e.g. Privacy and Life Insurance Code of Practice) and all relevant legislation and industry guidelines.
• Liaise closely across TAL Claims and other relevant internal departments to provide support in project work
• Contribute towards a culture of process improvement

Qualifications :

• Previous experience in similar role within Financial Services/ Insurance Industry.
• Exceptional customer service skills to ensure agreed service standards are met.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills operating with high levels of integrity.
• Ability to build rapport over the phone and demonstrate empathy with customers during difficult times.
• Demonstrated ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Excellent analytical skills and methodologies high attention to detail.
• Good relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with change and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Accurate data input and sound knowledge of MS Office suite.

Additional Information :

TAL is one of Australias leading life insurers committed to inclusion and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. Were proud to be: 

• An Inclusive Employer Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index 
• Diversity Champions Member of Diversity Council Australia Australian Disability Network Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change 
• Reconciliation Advocates Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people caregivers individuals living with disabilities people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ community. 
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process Let our team know by getting in touch with us here to support you.

Yourealwaysaccountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and valueworking together to find the best solutions for problems. 

As part of the recruitment process there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History Bankruptcy Entitlement to Work Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time