Claims Technician Non-Motor Liabilities

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Guardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and risk solutions. We are renowned for our innovative approach to cell captive structures and other alternative risk transfer solutions for our clients. Guardrisk offers clients custom designed cover and is registered in South Africa as an insurer for all statutory classes of non-life and life insurance business.

Role Purpose

To manage a portfolio of liability claims and recoveries and to provide ad hoc technical advice to stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Day to day reporting to the Team Leader

Handling liability claims in accordance with claims handling procedures

Facilitating and managing outsourced liability claims

Handling and settling claims within stipulated time frames and as per SLAs / mandates in place

Entering into settlement negotiations with third parties / third party representatives

Negotiating with assessors attorneys other service providers

Providing technical advice on litigated matters

Providing clients / brokers with the highest standard of service

Providing clients / brokers with feedback on claims progress at all times

Ensuring diary system is implemented and adhered to at all times

Ensuring adherence to SLAs / mandates in place with regards to claims from mandated brokers

Rendering of assistance from time to time with ad hoc tasks

Requirements

Qualifications

Matric / Grade 12

A Law Degree preferable but not mandatory subject to experience in Short-term insurance environment

60 FAIS Credits

Computer literacy(MS Word Outlook and Excel)

Insurance qualification preferable

RE5 qualification

Intensive knowledge of liability claims and resulting litigation

Knowledge in administering and handling liability claims

Experience

5 years experience some of which should be in a legal practice environment or insurance liability environment

Competencies

Good interpersonal skills

Good Negotiation skills

Good Communication skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Good organizational skills

Required Experience:

IntroductionGuardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and risk solutions. We are renowned for our innovative approach to cell captive structures and other alternative risk transfer solutions for our clients. Guardrisk offers clients custom designed cover and is registered i...