Non Motor Field Assessor - PE at Santam Insurance

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE

• Receiving instruction from Claims Service Consultant (appraisal notes & docs).
• Checking completion and correctness of document and policy conditions.
• Planning routes for claims, make arrangements and contact client.
• Identifying what is required and outstanding from client.
• Deciding on what must be investigated and whether specialist expertise is required e.g. builder, engineer.
• Assessing risk to provide recommendations to underwriting.
• Appointing specialist resources if required.
• Interacting with the police, weather bureau etc. to assess merit.
• Comparing information collected to the policy requirements and claim details presented.
• Determining equivalent replacement and determine risk.
• Deciding and negotiating on replacement/cash/claims card.
• Authorizing repairs/cash settlement.
• Writing Claims Report and updating the central claims file.
• Handle and resolve clients/brokers complaints in a timely and fair manner.
• Managing relationships with client, broker, service providers and internal stakeholders (relationship managers, claims committee, opinions from underwriters)
• Ensuring effective and continuous communication with all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics
• Short-term insurance qualification (NQF4) plus completed Digital Non-motor Assessors Skills Programme
• Certified Fraud Examiner qualification advantageous
• Five (5) years' or more relevant experience at digital non-motor level (full spectrum), field assessing experience advantageous
• OR
• Seven (7) or more years' relevant claims assessment experience (non-motor) (full spectrum)