Reference Number HOL250211-2
Job Title Claims Consultant
Business Unit Hollard Insure
Department Western Cape Region
Job Family Operations - incuding Claims, Policy Servicing, Underwriting and Retentions
Job Type Classification Permanent
Reporting To Head: Claims
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Country South Africa
Job Advert Summary
Hello an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Insure, In Land Region (Cape Town.) We are looking to recruit a Claims Consultant.
Role Objectives
This Claims Consultant role will be responsible for managing Branch claims assigned, within the branch mandate, within the set standards required by the company thus contributing to the productivity of the claims department. Maintaining the standards of the claims department thus enhancing the image of Hollard, as well as ensuring technical aspects for claims settlement are adhered to. Contribute to the growth and profitability of Hollard and Ensure strong working relationship between all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical expertise: To evaluate and investigate all claims received in order to prevent possible leakage to the company in the settlement of claims.
- Customer service: Maintain a high level of service to customers (internal and external) according to service level agreements and within the service standards set by the
- Service to brokers: Over and above normal claims processing duties such as technical advice and other
- Effective and timeous communication: Communicate in a professional manner with internal and external parties and respond to queries within 24
- Registration: All claims received to be registered within 24 hours of receipt
- Good knowledge of Commercial & Personal, Agri insurance with at least minimum of 7 - years experience
- Good communication skills oral and written (English and Afrikaans)
- Must have a solid understanding of the claims procedure
- Must be proficient in insurance terminology
- Legal knowledge (prescription act, insurance act, FAIS)
- Mandate of R750, 000.00 and a
- Underwriting knowledge (ability to interpret policy wording, understanding how claims information impacts on underwriting)
- Basic risk assessment knowledge (understand the assessment process, with an ability to appoint the right assessor)
- A basic understanding of reinsurance and treaties
- Must have product & Basic financial knowledge (estimates, premiums, co-insurance)
- FAIS compliance
- NQF 4 Insurance qualification or equivalent advantageous
Hollard is unapologetically committed to creating and enabling a workplace that values your diversity with a true sense of care, dignity and inclusion. We actively seek to hire for your different lived experiences (including, but not limited to disability, race, religion, ethnicity, culture, language and social origin , gender diversity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity). These grounds enhance cognitive diversity and psychological safety in our workplace for everyone.
We proudly promote the Hollard Way we work, which is a combination hybrid work environment at this time. We offer flexibility in our work as far as possible, dependent on the nature of the role. Even if you dont meet all our selection criteria, we encourage you to apply!
