Recovery Claims Handler - UK

Huntswood; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Cover

Attendance Bonus

Free Breakfast Monday

Job summary

Huntswood in Durban is seeking a Claims Support Associate in our insurance recovery team. You will be a key contact for customers, helping them understand and resolve their recovery claims while upholding treating customers fairly and FCA guidelines.

Join a fast-paced, vibrant environment with a dedicated team focused on delivering fair, timely outcomes and world-class service to both local and international clients.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) required.
• Clear credit and criminal record.
• Proven experience in the insurance space.
• Proven track record of high performance.
• Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and numeric skills.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize customers' interests and provide exceptional service.
• Handle outbound and inbound calls; manage cases end-to-end.
• Engage effectively to resolve complaints promptly.
• Lodge claims, update details, and process adjustments or cancellations.
• Provide world-class service to international clients.
• Collaborate with other parts of the business to resolve issues.

Skills

Insurance claims

Customer service

Email & phone handling

Issue identification

Escalations

Education

Grade 12 (NSC)

Job description

Working in our claims department you’ll be a key point of contact for customers with insurance Recovery claims. As a business which strives to provide fair and timely resolution for our customers, we want to ensure that their concerns are appropriately handled every time.

Your main objective when you engage with our customers will be to understand, address and resolve whilst adhering to treating customers fairly, and upholding principles and FCA guidelines.

You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced, vibrant, and rewarding role alongside a brilliant and hard-working team.

Job Responsibilities

You will always make sure, that the customer’s interest comes first, whilst providing exceptional customer service. You’ll have experience in both outbound and inbound calls, as well as experience of running cases from start to finish. It is important to engage and communicate effectively, ensuring their complaint is resolved in a timely manner. You will be required to lodge claims, update details and make adjustments or cancellations.

Job Requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Clear Credit and Criminal record
• Proven experience in the insurance space
• Proven track record of high performance
• Excellent command and use of English, both written and Verbal
• Strong analytical and numeric skills

Required Skills

• Assisting customers with their insurance claims and Recoveries.
• Handling customer enquiries via email and telephonically.
• Proactively identify issues and problems before they arise.
• Assist with escalated calls and complaints in line with procedures.
• Providing world class customer service to international clients.
• Working with various parts of the business to resolve issues

Preferred Skills

• RE 5
• FAIS

Core Behaviour

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. The job holder should be able to demonstrate they are:

• Confidential, reliable and genuine
• Dynamic, passionate and determined
• Friendly, compassionate and cooperative

Company Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Group Life Cover
• Attendance Bonus - Up to R1750
• Free Breakfast Monday

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