Job Description

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

• 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)
• At least 5 years experience, some of which should be in a legal practice environment or insurance recovery & liability environment
• Insurance qualification preferable
• RE qualification
• Intensive knowledge of liability claims and resulting litigation
• Intensive knowledge of recoveries
• Knowledge in administering and handling liability claims and recoveries

• Day to day reporting to the Team Leader
• Handling recoveries in accordance with claims handling procedures
• Facilitating and managing outsourced recoveries
• 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 motor 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

• Good interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Good organizational skills