Non-Motor Liability Technician

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardrisk in Sandton seeks a seasoned liability claims specialist to manage a portfolio of claims and provide technical advice to stakeholders. You will handle claims end-to-end, liaise with brokers, assessors and attorneys, and ensure settlements align with SLAs and internal mandates.

The role requires a law degree (preferred), FAIS credits, RE qualification, and at least five years' experience in liability claims within insurance or legal practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a legal practice or insurance liability environment.
• Intensive knowledge of liability claims and resulting litigation.
• Experience administering and handling liability claims.
• Matric/Grade 12 is required; a law degree is preferable.
• RE qualification and FAIS credits are important.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day reporting to the Team Leader.
• Handling liability claims per claims handling procedures.
• Facilitating and managing outsourced liability claims.
• Negotiating settlements with third parties and representatives.
• Providing technical advice on litigated matters.
• Ensuring diary system and adherence to SLAs.

Skills

Liability claims

Litigation knowledge

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Law degree

FAIS Credits (60)

RE qualification

Insurance qualification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Guardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and risk solutions. We are renowned for our innovative approach to cell captive structures and other alternative risk transfer solutions for our clients. Guardrisk offers clients custom designed cover and is registered in South Africa as an insurer for all statutory classes of non-life and life insurance business.

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Role Purpose

To manage a portfolio of liability claims and recoveries and to provide ad hoc technical advice to stakeholders.

Requirements

Formal Education

• Matric/Grade 12
• A law degree – preferable but not mandatory, subject to experience in Short-term insurance environment
• 60 FAIS Credits
• Computer literacy(MS Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Insurance qualification preferable
• RE qualification

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience, some of which should be in a legal practice environment or insurance liability environment
• Intensive knowledge of liability claims and resulting litigation
• Knowledge in administering and handling liability claims

Duties & Responsibilities

• Day to day reporting to the Team Leader
• Handling liability claims in accordance with claims handling procedures
• Facilitating and managing outsourced liability claims
• Handling and settling claims within stipulated time frames and as per SLAs / mandates in place
• Entering into settlement negotiations with third parties / third party representatives
• Negotiating with assessors, attorneys, other service providers
• Providing technical advice on litigated matters
• Providing clients / brokers with the highest standard of service
• Providing clients / brokers with feedback on claims progress at all times
• Ensuring diary system is implemented and adhered to at all times
• Ensuring adherence to SLAs / mandates in place with regards to claims from mandated brokers
• Rendering of assistance from time to time with ad hoc tasks

Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good Negotiation skills
• Good Communication skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Good organizational skills