Senior Insurance Claims Leader - Hybrid & Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Leadership training

Hybrid work arrangement

Generous annual leave

Career advancement opportunities

Incentives and recognition

Job summary

Placements24 represents a leading insurer in Sandton seeking a Senior Insurance Claims Manager to lead claims operations. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure timely, fair resolutions and regulatory compliance.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, implement process improvements, mentor a team of claims professionals, and collaborate with underwriting, legal, and finance. Hybrid work in Gauteng is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in insurance claims management with leadership/supervisory roles.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products and claims processes.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating a claims team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the insurance claims department, including staff supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop and implement effective claims handling procedures and strategies to ensure efficiency and fairness.
• Oversee the entire claims lifecycle, from initial reporting to final settlement, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Monitor claims performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Manage the claims budget and control costs effectively without compromising service quality.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with underwriting, legal, and finance to resolve complex claims issues.
• Identify trends in claims data to inform risk management and product development strategies.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers, such as loss adjusters and repair networks.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in claims management.

Skills

Insurance claims management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

Hybrid work

Software proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Law/related

Master's degree or professional qualification

Tools

Claims management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 represents a leading insurer in Sandton seeking a Senior Insurance Claims Manager to lead claims operations. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure timely, fair resolutions and regulatory compliance.

You will develop policies, manage budgets, implement process improvements, mentor a team of claims professionals, and collaborate with underwriting, legal, and finance. Hybrid work in Gauteng is offered.