Claims Handler

Our client a well-established short-term insurance brokerage in the Kloof area is looking for an experienced and assertive Claims Handler to join their team. The successful candidate will manage personal and commercial lines claims from start to finish working closely with clients assessors and service providers. This is a fully office-based role with no hybrid option.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process personal and commercial lines claims from registration through to finalisation
  
• Register new claims and ensure all supporting documentation is obtained and accurately captured
  
• Appoint and brief assessors and follow up on assessment reports
  
• Authorise repairs and replacements within mandate and in line with policy terms
  
• Liaise with clients insurers assessors and service providers to keep claims moving efficiently
  
• Keep clients informed of claim progress and outcomes in a professional and timely manner
  
• Review policy wordings to confirm cover and identify potential claim issues
  
• Negotiate with service providers and insurers to secure fair and cost-effective settlements
  
• Maintain accurate up-to-date claim records and administration on internal systems
  
• Follow up on outstanding claims to ensure strict deadlines and turnaround times are met
  
• Resolve client queries and escalate complex or disputed claims where necessary
  
• Ensure all claims handling complies with FAIS and other relevant regulatory requirements
  

Should you have any further enquiries regarding this opportunity please email . Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview during which the position client requirements and recruitment process will be discussed in more detail.

This vacancy is advertised by Morton Moore acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client. By submitting your application CV and supporting information you acknowledge that your personal information will be collected and processed for legitimate recruitment and employment related purposes in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Your information may be assessed against the requirements of this vacancy and where appropriate and subject to applicable legal requirements shared with the relevant client and service providers involved in the recruitment process. Applications are subject to the requirements and selection criteria of the client and submission of an application does not guarantee an interview placement or offer of employment. Morton Moore reserves the right together with its client not to proceed with or fill the vacancy. No fees will be charged to candidates for recruitment or placement services. Any employment offer will be made by the client and will remain subject to the clients applicable employment verification and onboarding requirements.