Admin Underwritings and Claims - VKB Brokers, Reitz

VKB Agriculture; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural group in South Africa seeks an Admin Underwriting and Claims professional to join their team in Reitz. The role involves underwriting and claims administration for various insurance types. Applicants should have a Grade 12 education and specific short-term insurance qualifications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to manage customer queries effectively. This position offers an engaging environment within a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5) is required.
• Previous insurance industry experience is recommended.
• Good numerical skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all instructions are processed and approved before month-end.
• Revise and monitor relevant information received on instructions.
• Ensure renewals are done correctly and on time.
• Build rapport with relevant stakeholders.
• Overall management of the Administrative function on CIMS.
• Resolution of customer queries and complaints.

Skills

Good communication skills

Independent Structured

Can perform under pressure

Constantly adding value

Education

Grade 12

Short Term Insurance NQF Level 4 or Higher

Certificate Short Term Insurance NQF Level 5

Job description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
We are looking for anAdmin Underwriting and Claims to join the VKB Brokers team in Reitz.

The ideal team player will be responsible for underwriting and claims administration of Personal-, Commercial- and Agri Short Term insurance.

Requirements

• Grade 12, Short Term Insurance NQF Level 4 or Higher Certificate Short Term Insurance NQF Level 5
• Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5)
• Previous insurance industry experience will serve as recommendation
• Good numerical skills
• Thorough, precise and exact

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all instructions are processed and approved before the end of the month
• Revise and monitor relevant information received on instructions
• Ensure that all renewals are done correctly and on time
• Build report with relevant stakeholders (Brokers, Insurers, Colleagues and Managers)
• Overall management of the Administrative function on CIMS
• Resolution of customer queries and complaints within the FAIS Legislative framework
• Successfully complete Product Specific Training
• Ensure adequate CPD points per year, are obtained

Skills Requested

• Independent Structured
• Good communication skills
• Can perform under pressure
• Constantly adding value

Other information

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