Insurance Claims Manager

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive salary with high

Bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Claims Manager to lead the Randburg-based claims department. The role requires strategic leadership, overseeing the end-to-end claims process and mentoring a team of claims professionals to deliver fair, efficient outcomes.

You will develop policies, monitor trends, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing budgets and relationships with third-party service providers. A hybrid work model offers flexibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in insurance claims management.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field; relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; proficient with claims management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of the claims department, ensuring timely and accurate claim processing.
• Develop and implement claims policies, procedures, and service standards to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of claims professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor claims data, analyze trends, and prepare reports for senior management to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing claims handling.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, such as loss adjusters and legal counsel.

Skills

Leadership

Insurance claims

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Budget management

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Insurance Claims Manager to lead their claims department in Randburg. This hybrid role involves overseeing all aspects of the claims process, from initial reporting to final settlement, ensuring efficiency, fairness, and customer satisfaction. You will lead and mentor a team of claims adjusters and support staff, implement best practices, and manage operational budgets. This is a significant opportunity to influence the claims handling strategy and operational excellence within a leading insurer in the Gauteng province, fostering a culture of integrity, empathy, and continuous improvement in client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day operations of the claims department, ensuring timely and accurate claim processing.
• Develop and implement claims policies, procedures, and service standards to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of claims professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Monitor claims data, analyze trends, and prepare reports for senior management to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing claims handling.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, such as loss adjusters and legal counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field; relevant professional insurance qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in insurance claims management, with a proven track record of leadership.
• Strong understanding of various insurance products, claims processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in claims management software and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement planning.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the claims function in a prominent Randburg -based organization.