Catastrophe team (Fixed-Term Contract)

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

Purpose:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Insurance 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.

Requirements [Skills & Experience]:

• Matric and/or equivalent.
• Diploma and/or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification in general insurance (Advantageous).
• Regulatory Examination (RE).
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in commercial underwriting.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-oriented 
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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 Oriented
• Collaborates
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 3 & NQF Level 2 - Below school leaving

Closing Date

15 June 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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