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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12 with 25 points.
• Namibian citizen.
• Relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 short term claims experience.
• Related Short-term insurance qualification; and
• Relevant short-term insurance qualification will be an added advantage e.g. COP.
• Previous short-term underwriting experience will be an added advantage.
• Must be detail and quality orientated.
• Computer literacy and good numeric skills are essential.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• High energy levels and a team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Afrikaans and English speaking/writing & communicating; and
• Excellent communicator with a passion for customer service and relationship building.

Job Description:
• Applying and interpretating Commercial, Agriculture, Infinity Scheme and Hospitality wording to claims.
• End-to-end negotiating and settlement of Insured recovery claim-pre-litigation through claims assessment, claims payments, processing of claims.
• Delivering on daily production standards.
• Following standardised processes and provides administrative support in line with normal business functioning.
• Responding to immediate administrative requirements within procedure.
• Using standard administrative techniques to coordinate own work.
• Being accountable for service delivery through own efforts.
• Collaborating effectively with others to achieve personal results.

• Being Individually accountable for managing own time tasks and output quality for periods of 1 day to a maximum of 3 months.
• Adhering to services standards and provide quality service delivery.
• Making increase contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Preforming quality checks on own work.
• Engage with other in line with organisational guidelines, polices, culture and values; and
• Adhere to all financial requirements and ensure cost control, adhere to governance control.

Handles a variety of coverage with a defined loss potential. Reviews and proceses claims of low to moderate face value or liability against policies and coverage information. Decision-making is structured and objective. Initiates necessary investigations. Exercises judgment to assign adjusters or to refer information to attorneys or subject-matter experts for additional data. Settles and negotiates claims within authorised authority.

ResponsibilitiesInsurance Claims Administration

Review and analyze assigned insurance claims in line with the organization's standard claims procedures and customer service standards. Engage loss adjusters and/or subject-matter experts where appropriate, authorize claims within delegated authority, and refer complex or unresolved issues to senior colleagues.

Insurance Claims Evaluation

Interview and/or visit claimants to evaluate the extent of liability and the value of insured losses in line with policy coverage. Adjust losses and negotiate settlement within delegated authority limits, referring complex or disputed claims to senior colleagues for resolution.

Fraud/Financial Crime Investigation

Carry out assigned information and evidence-gathering activities to support the investigation of cases of suspected fraud or financial crime and the instigation of criminal investigations and/or legal actions.

Fraud/Financial Crime Management

Use established prevention models, systems, and protocols to monitor client or customer activities or transactions, informing more senior colleagues about suspicious activities.

Operations Management

Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols.

Solutions Analysis

Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.

Document Preparation

Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.

Resolving Customer Issues

Respond to basic issue escalations promptly and appropriately; provide managerial approvals as required.

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Carry out a wide range of compliance monitoring activities and give basic advice on compliance and regulatory requirements.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Action Planning, Claims Management, Claims Settlement, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Auditing, Insurance Claims Investigations, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Oral Communications, Presenting Solutions

Competencies

Action OrientedCollaboratesDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages ComplexityOptimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

01 July 2025 , 23:59

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