Short Term Insurance Property Claims Consultant (Homeowners Insurance)

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Job Summary

Matric (Grade 12). 3-5 years' experience in Short-Term Insurance Claims, with exposure to Homeowners Building or Property Claims. Sound knowledge of short-term insurance products, policy interpretation, and claims administration. Excellent communication, investigation, and negotiation skills. Insurance-related qualification and RE5 will be advantageous.To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of claims management activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Description

• Manage end-to-end homeowners building claims, ensuring timely and accurate assessment, validation, and settlement of claims.
• Investigate and evaluate claims in line with policy terms, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with policyholders, assessors, contractors, brokers, and service providers to facilitate efficient claim resolution.
• Provide exceptional customer service by guiding clients through the claims process and managing expectations throughout the claim lifecycle.
• Review supporting documentation, quotations, and assessment reports to determine claim validity and settlement recommendations.
• Negotiate claim settlements within delegated authority limits while balancing customer outcomes and risk management principles.
• Identify and escalate potentially fraudulent, complex, or high-risk claims in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain accurate claim records and documentation on relevant systems and platforms.
• Contribute to the achievement of operational, customer experience, and quality assurance targets.

Success Measures

• Claims turnaround time within SLA.
• Customer satisfaction and service quality ratings.
• Accuracy of claim decisions and settlements.
• Compliance and audit outcomes.
• Effective management of claims costs and leakage prevention.
• Resolution of complaints and escalations within prescribed timeframes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in short-term insurance claims, specifically homeowners/building claims.
• Strong knowledge of policy wording, claims assessment, and claims management principles.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to handle complex and sensitive claims professionally.
• FAIS compliance and relevant insurance qualifications advantageous.Claims assessment: Assess and/or process claims following standard operating procedures | Customer Experience: Handle all customer interactions professionally and efficiently | Ad Hoc duties: Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis | Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that all team activities are in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards

Education

Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised