Investigator LP

Old Mutual Limited; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited in South Africa is seeking an Investigations professional to provide a quality investigations service, contain claims spend, and promote best practices within mandated responsibility.

The role covers validations, scene visits, evidence gathering, report writing, and coordination with panel beaters, solicitors, and police where required.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant Certificate - Insurance / Investigation
• NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Handle all primary validations on the claim, including previous insurance checks, interviewing relevant parties, contact SAPS etc
• Retrieve and listen to the claims, sales & client services conversation if any problem is picked up on the claim
• Calls for transcriptions
• Send prejudice requests
• Request and attach accident reports, settlement letters and copy of registration documents
• Attach prejudice request and other relevant documentation
• Make sure that vehicle is uplifted to an approved panel beater or Auction Nation
• Ensure vehicle assessor is appointed
• This signoff must be dealt with by the reporting Manager
• Visiting scenes and investigating the circumstances;
• Assessing a range of factual information including the claimant's background;
• Checking details with policy holders, witnesses and other professionals (e.g. police);
• Writing reports and collating information;
• Presenting evidence in a forum;
• Protect the company from paying out invalid claims;
• Arranging payments and any other required services (builders, plumbers, panel beaters etc)
• Giving advice on claims;
• Liaising with solicitors and negotiating a payment;
• Deciding who is liable;
• Keeping the customers' policy information updated
• Matric
• Relevant Certificate - Insurance / Investigation

Skills

Action Planning

Claims Management

Claims Settlement

Data Compilation

Data Controls

Executing Plans

Financial Auditing

Insurance Claims Investigations

Oral Communications

Presenting Solutions

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

To provide a quality investigations service, ensure containment of claims spend and provide excellent service in setting a culture of best practice within mandated responsibility.

Investigators responsibilities

• Handle all primary validations on the claim, including previous insurance checks, interviewing relevant parties, contact SAPS etc
• Retrieve and listen to the claims, sales & client services conversation if any problem is picked up on the claim
• Calls for transcriptions
• Send prejudice requests
• Request and attach accident reports, settlement letters and copy of registration documents
• Attach prejudice request and other relevant documentation
• Make sure that vehicle is uplifted to an approved panel beater or Auction Nation
• Ensure vehicle assessor is appointed
• This signoff must be dealt with by the reporting Manager
• Visiting scenes and investigating the circumstances;
• Assessing a range of factual information including the claimant's background;
• Checking details with policy holders, witnesses and other professionals (e.g. police);
• Writing reports and collating information;
• Presenting evidence in a forum;
• Protect the company from paying out invalid claims;
• Arranging payments and any other required services (builders, plumbers, panel beaters etc)
• Giving advice on claims;
• Liaising with solicitors and negotiating a payment;
• Deciding who is liable;
• Keeping the customers' policy information updated
• Matric
• Relevant Certificate - Insurance / Investigation

Skills

Action Planning, Claims Management, Claims Settlement, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Auditing, Insurance Claims Investigations, Oral Communications, Presenting Solutions

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

22 October 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!