CIC GROUP – CLAIMS ASSISTANT – GENERAL BUSINESS

Contract: Nairobi | Posted on September 28, 2023 | Closes: October 5, 2023

PURPOSE: Responsible for effectively handling claims and settling them within stipulated timelines.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Register and Analyze Claims

• Essential: Advise clients on supporting claims documents.
• Desirable: Appoint service providers where applicable.

Claim Assessment

• Essential: Analyze adjuster/investigators’ claim reports to recommend settlement/approve/admit.
• Desirable: Process fully documented claims and refer any suspicious claims to the supervisor.

Third-Party Recoveries

• Essential: Initiate third-party recoveries through written demand letters.

Claims Management

• Essential: Review claims reserves continuously in light of new developments and close files upon completion of payments.
• Desirable: Process all service provider invoices and payments within set standards.
• Desirable: Issue discharge vouchers for all fully documented claims.
• Desirable: Attend to customer queries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Desirable: Follow up on claims payments.

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behavioral Competencies

Academic and Professional Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Essential: Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications.
• Desirable: Part qualification in a relevant professional field such as Diploma in Insurance, ACCI/AIIK will be an added advantage.

Experience Required:

• Essential: 1 year of relevant experience.

Behavioral Competencies

Core Competencies

1. Customer Focus: Apply a customer-centric approach.
2. Business Acumen: Demonstrate understanding of business operations.
3. Driving Innovation: Foster innovation in processes.
4. Driving Business Performance: Enhance business results.
5. Negotiation and Influence: Negotiate effectively.
6. Effective Communication: Communicate professionally.

Leadership Competency

1. Planning and Organizing: Effectively plan and organize tasks.
2. Accountability: Take responsibility for actions.
3. Quality Decision Making: Make informed and high-quality decisions.
4. Building Partnerships: Establish strong partnerships.
5. Continuous Learning: Commit to continuous personal development.
6. Emotional Intelligence: Display emotional intelligence.
7. Conflict Management: Manage conflicts effectively.

Special Position Requirements

Role holder may be required to work extended working hours to ensure jobs are completed on schedule and to specification.

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through this link clearly indicating the position being applied for.

The application should reach us by close of business on 5th October 2023. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 6th November 2023, consider your application unsuccessful.

N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.

Expert Tips To Be A Successful Applicant

1. Tailor Your Resume: Customize your resume to highlight relevant experience and qualifications.
2. Showcase Soft Skills: Emphasize soft skills like communication and negotiation in your application.
3. Research the Company: Understand CIC Group’s values and mission to align your application.
4. Provide Examples: Use specific examples from your experience to demonstrate your competencies.
5. Follow Application Instructions: Ensure you follow application submission instructions precisely.
6. Highlight Achievements: Spotlight any achievements related to claims handling or customer service in your cover letter.
7. Prepare for Interviews: Anticipate questions about claims management and practice your responses.
8. Ask Questions: Prepare thoughtful questions to ask during the interview to show your interest.

Join our team at CIC Group and embark on an exciting journey in the world of claims management!