Description:

Role Summary

On behalf of our esteemed client, we are looking for Insurance Loss Assessor to proactively investigate claims and report back to the insurer.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out on site enquiries and investigations as required
  
• Obtain high quality information by investigation in a timely manner (supported where required by site notes, photographs, witness statements, and other appropriate evidence) so as to be able to properly conclude on policy liability, legal liability, quantum, subrogation and risk management issues in Compliance with prevailing client requirements
  
• Preparation of reports in the appropriate format, ensuring that they demonstrate the added value of our involvement
  
• Where appropriate, ensure the correct use of preferred suppliers/consultants/experts
  
• Communicate effectively and proactively with all relevant parties by the most effective and expeditious means, prioritising the use of telephone and email contact
  
• Ensure Insurers (and brokers if appropriate) are kept fully updated on all relevant matters throughout the life of the claim
  
• Ensure all relevant parties have a clear understanding of the role of the adjuster, the process and requirements at any one time
  
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all site visits, meetings discussions, decisions and key milestones
  
• The proper escalation of claims or issues either outside license or as required by company procedures
  
• Actioning of any complaints in accordance with company procedures
  
• Manage workloads and diary systems so as to ensure a high level of compliance with prevailing service standards
  
• Ensure that files  (electronic or paper) called for audit (internal or external) are reviewed and supplied in a timely manner, ensuring they  have been reviewed, are complete, legible and accurate from a process and technical perspective
  
• To meet prevailing revenue and output targets
  
• Willingness to work flexibly outside normal working hours
  
• Willingness to work flexibly outside normal geographical area when surge or other circumstances require, supporting other divisions as appropriate
  
• Seek to identify innovative solutions to all claim issues and minimise elapsed time of claim lifecycles
  
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge and usage of company IT systems
  
• To maintain a high degree of knowledge and competence in respect of technical issues pertinent to liability claims
  
• To act at all times in a smart, professional and courteous manner
  
• To participate positively and constructively as a team member, sharing knowledge and providing feedback and suggestions
  
• To support promotional and marketing activity as required, seeking to identify new business leads wherever possible

Qualifications Required

• BSc. in Insurance and Risk Management
  
• At least 4 years working experience as a Insurance Loss Assessor or Insurance Claims Inspector
  
• Excellent communicator with sound negotiation and investigation skills
  
• Ability to work both as part of a team and under own initiative
  
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, adhering to strict deadlines and service standards
  
• Good degree of IT literacy/competency
  
• Ability to maintain a flexible approach at all time

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