Claims Administrator

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Claims Administrator

About The VitalityLife Claims Team

At VitalityLife, we are committed to providing a market-leading claims management service. Our customers are our priority and we are dedicated to supporting them when they need us the most. We are committed to ensuring that compassion and empathy are a fundamental part of the claims experience for our customers.

Key Purpose

To deal with administration and queries relating to the claims process and to communicate further requirements on claims.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:

1. Telephonic and written correspondence with clients, including doctors, claimants, financial advisors, solicitors, etc.
2. Setting up of payment of benefit or medical report payments.
3. Notification to Re-assurers regarding details of the claims.
4. Administration of unemployment claims for waiver of premium.
5. Administration and preparation of documentation for claims.
6. Referral of claims for management, forensics, chief medical officer for input.
7. Capture and report on claims statistics.

Personal Attributes and Skills:

1. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
2. Coping with Pressure, Setbacks and Time Keeping
3. Deciding and Initiating Action
4. Working with People
5. Following Instructions and Procedures
6. Relating and Networking
7. Problem Solving
8. Presenting and Excellent Communication Skills
9. Adapting and Responding to Change
10. Achieving Personal Work Goals

Education and Experience:

1. Matric is essential
2. 1 year client services experience within the life insurance industry is essential.
3. 2 years’ prior experience within a UK Insurance environment is advantageous.
4. 6 months claims administration experience is advantageous.
5. An intermediate understanding of long-term Insurance in a UK environment.
6. An intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales