Desktop Claims Validator (Buildings) Short Term Insurance

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With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

3-5 years' experience in Short-Term Insurance Claims
Experience in Building Claims Validation or Claims Assessment
Knowledge of residential and commercial building repairs and maintenance
Experience validating quotations, invoices, assessor reports, and claim documentation
Understanding of policy wordings and claim settlement proceduresThe Desktop Claims Validator is responsible for validating and assessing building insurance claims remotely, ensuring all claims are accurately evaluated, comply with policy terms and conditions, and are processed efficiently. The role involves reviewing supporting documentation, repair estimates, assessor reports, photographs, and supplier quotations to determine claim validity and settlement recommendations.

The Desktop Claims Validator is responsible for validating and assessing building insurance claims remotely, ensuring all claims are accurately evaluated, comply with policy terms and conditions, and are processed efficiently. The role involves reviewing supporting documentation, repair estimates, assessor reports, photographs, and supplier quotations to determine claim validity and settlement recommendations.

Requirements

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Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant Short-Term Insurance qualification (advantageous)
FAIS accreditation (advantageous)
Certificate or qualification in Construction, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, or related field (advantageous)

3-5 years' experience in Short-Term Insurance Claims
Experience in Building Claims Validation or Claims Assessment
Knowledge of residential and commercial building repairs and maintenance
Experience validating quotations, invoices, assessor reports, and claim documentation
Understanding of policy wordings and claim settlement procedures

Responsibilities

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→Validate building claims in accordance with policy terms and conditions.
→Review assessor reports, photographs, quotations, and supporting documentation.
→Verify the accuracy and reasonableness of repair and replacement costs.
→Identify inconsistencies, potential fraud indicators, and claim discrepancies.
→Ensure claims meet quality and compliance standards.
→Provide recommendations regarding claim approval, rejection, or settlement.
→Liaise with assessors, contractors, service providers, brokers, and policyholders.
→Maintain accurate claim records and notes on claims systems.
→Meet agreed turnaround times and service level agreements.

Strong analytical and investigative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Sound decision-making ability
Knowledge of building construction and repair processes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Computer literacy and claims system experience
Ability to work independently and under pressure

Experience in Property or Building Claims within the Short-Term Insurance industry.
Exposure to loss adjusting or building assessment environments.

Education

Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised