Senior Life Claims Consultant - Reinsurance

About the Team and the Company

Join a leading reinsurance company that has been a cornerstone in the African market for over five decades. With a strong presence in Johannesburg and a dedicated service office in Cape Town, this company is renowned for its commitment to excellence in the insurance industry. The Life Claims Management team is integral to mitigating risk at the claim stage, collaborating with various business units including Underwriting, Product & Pricing, and the Chief Medical Office.

What Will You Do?

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Provide claims risk management expertise to the Life team and clients.

• Market claims risk management services to Life Insurance companies.

• Promote and ensure effective claims risk management practices.

• Establish and manage relationships with Claims Managers and other key decision-makers.

• Ensure portfolio profitability through prudent claims risk management practices.

• Advise clients on international and local best practices.

• Ensure the validity of claims through thorough assessment and case management.

What You Will Need to Successfully Apply

To excel in this role, you should have:

• A BSc in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.

• A minimum of 10 years of claims assessment and case management experience in the insurance industry, with at least 5 years in Group Life insurance.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.

• Financial acumen and computer literacy.

• The ability to analyze data to inform business practices and approaches.

Additional Benefits

• Life and Health Benefits

• Retirement Benefits

• Hybrid working environment

• Bonus Scheme

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Opportunities for global mobility

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