Motor Claims Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Johannesburg is looking for a Claims Specialist to validate and administrate motor claims. Candidates must have a Matric, an FETC in Short Term Insurance, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in claims settlement. Strong computer skills and familiarity with the TIAL Operating System are advantageous. This role offers an annual salary of R240,000 to R280,000.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) - essential.
• Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance – NQF 5 or higher – highly advantageous.
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in Personal, Commercial and AGRI claims settlement.

Responsibilities

• Validate and administrate motor claims following a fortuitous event.
• Make claims settlement determinations in accordance with SOP and guidelines.

Skills

Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience in HCV claims

Claims settlement determination

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

FETC in Short Term Insurance – NQF 4

Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance – NQF 5

Tools

TIAL Operating System (System A)

Job description

R 240000 - R 280000 Annually Cost To Company

The main purpose of the Claims Specialist’s role is to validate and administrate a client’s motor claim following a fortuitous event. In accordance with Standard Operating Procedure, claims guidelines, the specialist own mandate, and the client’s policy schedule, the specialist will make a claims settlement determination.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) - essential
• FETC (Further Education & Training Certificate) in Short Term Insurance – NQF 4 (150 credits)
• Higher Certificate in Short Term Insurance – NQF 5 or higher – highly advantageous
• Successfully passed RE 1 (Representative Exam)
• Class of Business certification (Personal Lines & Commercial Lines) – Highly advantageous
• Must be compliant with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements with track-record of working unsupervised.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience working on the TIAL Operating System (System A) – highly advantageous
• Experience in HCV (heavy commercial vehicles), Fleets and AGRI claims – highly advantageous
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in Personal, Commercial and AGRI claims settlement
• Work experience within a licensed insurer – highly advantageous
• Experienced in making claims settlement determinations with mandate exceeding R50 000

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted