Claims Handler - Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
Our client, an authorized financial services provider, based in Houghton (Johannesburg) is looking to employ an experienced Claims Handler.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Claims experience (life & non-life).
• LLB and Admitted Attorney.
• RE5, or willingness to do RE5 exam and relevant supervision in order to become an authorised Representative of the employer in terms of the FAIS legislation.

• The day-to-day admin in the claims department, updating documentation and assist with policy wording if and where necessary.
• Oversight of all claims and claims procedures relating to our numerous products.
• Oversight of both the approval and rejection process related to our numerous products.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with all internal rules, regulations, FAIS and legislative requirements as well as that of our Underwriter.
• Monitoring all activities relating to the recruitment, appointment, liaising, follow up, relevant agreements and payments.
• Assist with Claim-related complaints and inquiries.
• Assist with statistics and report compilations on all of our product performance.
• Assist in constant evolution of the claims system and maintaining proficiency in computerised systems and other technologies as required.
• Assist with (Business to Business) clients as and where required.
• Any additional responsibilities the Claims Supervisor or Head of Claims and Compliance deem important to your department.