Talent Pool: Claims Auditor MMH*********
Role Purpose
Investigate claims to determine legitimacy of claims and adherence to product and organisational requirements.
Location
Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Employment Type
Full-time
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Requirements
- Matric or equivalent - essential
- Bachelor's Degree in Business/management, Economics, Law, Mathematics or related - desirable
- 5 – 8 years' experience in an insurance industry claims environment
- Sound knowledge of Claims policies, procedures and processes.
- Sound knowledge of business products, associated rules and legislation.
- Knowledge of Insurance Law.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigate the legitimacy of claims by considering various data sources such as background of claimants and witnesses, events surrounding the incident and the claim.
- Review the circumstances of the case through research, interviews, surveillance and in‑person inspections of sites and vehicles, writing reports on their findings.
- Identify and review claims in light of the circumstances of the claim and identify potential attempts of fraud.
- Conduct interviews with claimants and/or witnesses to gather and verify information to support the claims process.
- Investigate suspicious insurance claims, including those that are suspected to have stemmed from fraud, criminal activity, arson, falsified documents, or unnecessary medical procedures.
- Consult with various experts to get expert evaluations, as relevant.
- Ensure proper record keeping and reporting to ensure accurate record and evidence of investigations and findings.
- Provide findings to relevant stakeholders for determination.
- Act as expert witness in court cases if required.
- Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
- Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.
- 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 peers and stakeholders.
- Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
- 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 career development.
- Contribute to the financial planning process within area.
- Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
- Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
- Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forums.
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