Building Specialist at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To assess and validate building’s claims to determine validity based on Insure contract.
• Quantify losses accurately and facilitate the process between the broker and/or client and project manager.
• Liaise with Service Provider and provide back office support to claims consultants.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Building’s claims assessing and validation within predetermined mandates
• Loss adjustment by correctly quantifying and/or verifying claimed amounts
• Facilitation between broker and/or client and project manager
• Compile and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to management
• Investigate and report on fraudulent claims
• Claims forum presenting of claims
• Make recommendations on claims settlement
• Appointment and management of service providers

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Customer / Relationship orientated
• Strong communicator
• Results orientated
• Good business judgement
• Good negotiation and presentation skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Systematic and organized with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Resilient with an ability to work under pressure and adapt change
• Analytical and attentive to detail

Education and Experience

• Matric (Essential)
• 3 years’ minimum experience in building assessing and loss adjusting (Essential)
• 3 years’ minimum short term insurance claims experience (Advantageous)
• Construction and/or Engineering qualification (Advantageous)
• Hold a valid driver’s licence (Essential)
• Willing to travel (Essential)