Liability and Litigation Claims Specialist – Reference RKL&LCS - Germiston - Armstrong Appointments

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    Armstrong Appointments Germiston

    5 days ago

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    Description

    Main Job Function:

    The Claims Specialist role involves validating and processing short-term insurance liability claims. This includes providing guidance on policy wordings, undertaking merit/liability assessments, dealing with litigation, and handling complaints to regulatory bodies.

    Requirements

    • Regulatory exam and formal degree in risk management or short-term insurance;
    • Formal law degree preferred;

    Criteria

    • A minimum of 5-10 years' relevant work experience in claims validations and settlement, or experience in a law firm specializing in dispute resolution, litigation, and insurance;
    • At least 5 years' experience in Liability claims;
    • Experience in litigious matters;
    • Mandated to make claims settlement determinations for large losses and/or complex commercial claims (over R 2 million);
    • Work experience within a licensed short-term insurer, or Underwriting Manager;
    • Sound technical knowledge of short-term insurance product wording, including niche products such as Marine and Engineering;
    • Experience in complaints resolution (Regulatory and OSTI related);
    • Review and approval of rejections;
    • Participation in operational claims management meetings;
    • Key guidance, advice, and recommendations for improvement in policy wordings;
    • Governance advice on legislative and regulatory regime;
    • Ability to prioritize own time and work commitments;
    • Independent thinking and work without supervision;
    • Initiative and proactive approach to situations;
    • Accountability and ownership of actions and decisions;
    • Continuous self-development and learning opportunities;
    • Effective communication and adaptability;
    • Professional relationships and partnerships;
    • Strong listening skills and customer centricity;
    • Numerical skills and analytical thinking;
    • Risk identification and solution-based thinking;
    • Self-perception and control.

    Salary Range

    R40,000 – R50,000 per month


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