Claims Service Consultant - Cape Town, South Africa - Sanlam

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    Description

    Who are we?

    Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

    What will you do?

    This career opportunity is available at Echelon a division of Santam for a Claims Service Consultant , who will be based in Sunclare Building, 21 Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town.

    Qualification and Knowledge

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    Must have a minimum of 5-7 years personal lines, short term insurance claims handling experience
    Good computer skills
    Sound knowledge of Motor and Non-Motor claims processes.

    What will make you successful in this role?

    Be able to work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
    Have the ability to work well in a team. Be able to actively encourage open and frank communication.
    Be logically minded and have the ability to make informed decisions.
    Subscribe to the purpose, vision, and values of the company.

    Main functions:

    Register claims and make decisions regarding merit
    Manage claims in terms of SLA's
    Appoint assessors if necessary
    Negotiate settlements
    Daily estimate updates as well as note attachment to system
    Timeous and efficient management of inbox
    Liaise with brokers
    Prompt feedback and handling of complaints (internal & external)
    Assisting with the loading of payments and bordereaux's.

    Core Competencies

    Cultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independently

    Personal Attributes

    Business insight - Contributing independentlyManages complexity - Contributing independentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing independentlyManages conflict - Contributing independently