Building Specialist - Sandton, South Africa - Discovery Ltd.

Discovery Ltd.

Verified Company

Sandton, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Business Unit:
Discovery Insure
Function:Claims Administration
Date:10 May 2024- Discovery - Insure
Claims Assessor Specialist - Buildings
About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fastpaced and dynamic environment enables smart, selfdriven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About Discovery Insure
Discovery Insure is committed to creating a nation of great drivers and building better businesses through our innovative Sharedvalue Insurance model. Discovery Insure is South Africa's fastest growing shortterm insurance company with comprehensive products that provide protection against current and emerging risks facing clients in the motor, home and business insurance sectors. Vitality Drive, an internationallyrecognised and awardwinning programme, is a key differentiator in the market that incentivises and rewards clients for driving well. The Vitality Drive programme has been scaled to local and international markets which now include Europe and the Middle East.

The company employs over 1 000 people who are committed to putting our customers and financial advisers first by providing unique and innovative solutions and cover.

Key Purpose

To assess and validate building's claims to determine validity based on Insure contract.
Quantify losses accurately and facilitate the process between the broker and/or client and project manager.
Liaise with Service Provider and provide back office support to claims consultants.

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Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Building's claims assessing and validation within predetermined mandates
Loss adjustment by correctly quantifying and/or verifying claimed amounts
Facilitation between broker and/or client and project manager
Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to management
Investigate and report on fraudulent claims
Claims forum presenting of claims
Make recommendations on claims settlement
Appointment and management of service providers

Personal Attributes and Skills

Customer / Relationship orientated
Strong communicator
Results orientated
Good business judgement
Good negotiation and presentation skills
Conflict handling skills
Systematic and organized with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
Resilient with an ability to work under pressure and adapt change
Analytical and attentive to detail

Education and Experience

Matric (Essential)
3 years' minimum experience in building assessing and loss adjusting (Essential)
3 years' minimum short term insurance claims experience (Advantageous)
Construction and/or Engineering qualification (Advantageous)
Hold a valid driver's licence (Essential)
Willing to travel (Essential)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.