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  • Posted: Aug 17, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Santam Limited is the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, with a market share in excess of 22%, providing short-term insurance products through broker networks and direct sales channels. The company was established in 1918 and offers personal, commercial, and corporate insurance solutions. Santam is a subsidiary of Sanlam Limited and has been listed ...
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    Head of Claims

    WHAT WILL YOU DO?

    The successful candidate will be responsible for the systems, processing, handling, negotiation and settlement of Corporate and Commercial Claims for the full territorial scope in which the company operates including the RSA, the rest of Africa and various territories outside of Africa. This role will see you as the ultimate referral point for all aspects of the claims process.

    WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

    • Manage, Mentor, instruct and direct staff regarding proper claims handling and processing;
    • Instructing Loss Adjusters as required;
    • To ensure compliance with company standards/regulations at all times;
    • Train and monitor team member’s performance and provide leadership to the team;
    • Develop and manage a panel of service providers necessary for efficient claims handling;
    • Liaise with service providers and monitor service levels;
    • Demonstrated decision making & problem solving skills;
    • Liaison / negotiation with Reinsurers
    • Compiling of management reports as required;
    • Continually review and measure team activities against targets, standards and service levels, agreeing and taking actions to improve capability and performance, so that the team achieves its maximum potential;
    • Responsible to ensure that all staff are up to date with product knowledge, systems use, and related legislation application, through a commitment to formalised training and development, within prescribed time lines and standards.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Admitted Attorney and / or LLB Degree
    • Minimum of 5 years’ experience post admission preferable
    • Minimum 5 years market related / short term insurance industry experience preferred.
    • Divisional management experience

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    • Successful track record in claims in short term insurance as an insurer and reinsurer
    • Change leadership
    • Talent enablement
    • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
    • Analytical thinking

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    • Client focus
    • Decision making
    • Enabling innovation
    • Continuous learning
    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Disciplined and self-motivated individual
    • Time management

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Santam Insurance on www.linkedin.com to apply

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