Claims Advocacy

Aon plc; Johannesburg; Ibrido; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aon South Africa is seeking a Claims Advocacy Consultant to join our Claims department. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work virtually and from our Sandton office, focusing on fast, efficient processing of claims through a bespoke product offering.

You will manage direct and mandated claims, negotiate settlements, and provide guidance to the Claims Administration and Broking teams on technical issues while contributing to business development and client satisfaction.

Competenze

• Matric is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, with an insurance focus.
• Registration with FSCA FAIS is required.
• IISA associate status is preferred.
• Background in handling legal claims is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with Claims Advocacy Manager to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery of claims servicing including large losses.
• Attend to claims referred to the Claims Advocacy team.
• Attend to rejections and disputes and support the Claims Administration team on large losses above R250,000,000.
• Negotiate settlements with suppliers, insurers or other parties within mandate to secure best terms.
• Capture settlement information accurately on Aon Global Claims Advocacy platforms.
• Follow post-loss process and ensure underwriting corrections where needed.
• Adhere to quality and service standards.
• Contribute to business development and guide other teams on technical issues.
• Identify gaps in policy wordings using data and present trends to the business.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Formazione

Grade 12 (Matric)

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Insurance qualification

FSCA FAIS registration

IISA associate

Background in handling legal claims

Descrizione del lavoro

Claims Advocacy Consultant

Ready to turn sophisticated claims into exceptional client outcomes? Eager to grow within the Short term insurance industry? Read on!

Aon South Africa is hiring a Claims Advocacy Consultant within our Claims department, this is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Sandton office.

The role of a claims advocacy consultant is to provide fast and efficient services to clients with the processing of the claims in supporting a bespoke product offering. The claims advocacy consultant must manage direct and mandated claims that will ensure client satisfaction, client retention and financial growth for the company.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one engaged team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Work with Claims Advocacy Manager to ensure high quality, efficient and compliant delivery of all claims' servicing including large losses and contentious claims
• Attend to claims referred to the Claims Advocacy team
• Attend to rejections, disputes and contentious losses and provide support to the Claims Administration team on large losses above R 250 000 000. Appoints loss adjusters / assessors where mandated.
• Negotiate settlement with suppliers, Insurers or any other parties involved within the set mandate on claims that entered the Claims Advocacy team. Ensures the client gets the best settlement in terms of the policy.
• Prioritizes own work and works autonomously within defined boundaries.
• Accurately capture claims settlement information on the Aon Global Claims Advocacy platforms.
• Follow post loss process requiring corrective underwriting.
• Adhere to the minimum Quality and Service Standards.
• Responsible for engaging in business development and/or contributing directly or indirectly to all business development efforts in Aon South Africa.
• Providing guidance and advice to the Claims Administration teams, the Broking teams as well as clients on technical issues on claims and policies.
• Use Statistical Data to identify Gaps in Policy wordings and present trends to the wider business

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.

• Grade 12. (Matric).
• A relevant bachelor's degree; preferable an LLB
• A relevant tertiary insurance related qualification.
• Registration with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS ACT.
• Registration as an associate with the IISA.
• A Background in handling legal claims will be beneficial

Knowledge.

• Technical/Professional knowledge of insurance principles practices and disciplines.
• Have a solid understanding of risk analysis methodologies.
• Have a good understanding of the applicable legislative environment governing the insurance industry

Skills and Attributes.

• Well-developed team management skills.
• Developed team functioning skills.
• Good interpersonal relationships.
• Sophisticated analytical technical and problem-solving skills.

Experience.

• A minimum of 2-5 years' experience in a similar or related role.
• A previous mandate to settle claims

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