Junior Claims Consultant

Momentum; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a Claims Support Officer to enhance client interactions and service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a business-related diploma and have 2-3 years' experience in the Life Insurance industry. Responsibilities include managing client queries, ensuring effective communications, and contributing to a team-oriented environment aimed at achieving service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years exposure to the Life Insurance industry.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology (Preferred).
• Matric required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team targets through quality-driven responses.
• Engage with clients in a client-centric manner.
• Deliver consistent service within specified service level agreements.

Skills

Client/Stakeholder Commitment

Drive for Results

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical

Education

Business related Diploma/Degree

Job description

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Momentum Multiply (our wellness and lifestyle rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organizations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilizing new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities, and businesses.

Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za

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Role Purpose

To provide a support service to the claims department by liaising with clients/stakeholders and providing solutions.

Requirements

• Business related Diploma/Degree.
• 2-3 years exposure to the Life Insurance industry.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology (Preferred).
• Matric
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall team achievement of set team targets through excellence.
• Answer and provide first time resolution and quality driven responses to all correspondences.
• Adhere to the standard operating procedures when communicating with clients through recording and updating of calls, update query with actions taken and escalate to the relevant assessor on the claims system.
• Engage with clients in a client centric manner
• Keep client informed (verbally and/or in writing) if any unresolved queries are outstanding.
• Delivering effective and consistent service and support to external clients within specified service level agreements.
• Engaging and retaining of clients within their current portfolios aligned to the Treating Customers Fairly principles.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, peers and stakeholders.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving your career development.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Responsibly managing financial and other company resources under your control.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
  
  

Competencies

• Client/ Stakeholder Commitment/management
• Drive for Results
• Leads Change and Innovation
• Motivating and Inspiring Team
• Communication skills
• Collaboration
• Impact and Influence
• Self-Awareness and Insight
• Diversity and Inclusiveness
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Analytical
• Planning
• Judgement and Decision making
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Following Procedures
• Managing Tasks and Setting goals
• Upholding Standards
• Strong Team player
• Cross team collaboration
• Business Acumen