Job Description
About the Role
Our client in the long term insurance industry is seeking a competent Client Services Administrator to provide professional first line support to clients and sales support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service, processing claims, and performing various administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Render client services:
• Adhere to client service procedures: maturities, policy contracts, loan applications, cancellations, amendments, financial and general enquiries
• Update client personal details and AIMS notes
• Provide correct and accurate advice to clients on products and services
• Inform clients and update changes to their policy
• Liaise with relevant departments to gather information to resolve clients’ queries
• Maintain required business retention rate
• Handle all complaints and enquiries
• Escalate complaints to Office Manager and Complaints Handling Officer
• Follow complaints procedure
• Handle all incoming calls and walk-in clients
- Administer Claims:
• Verify claims documents as per standard procedure
• Assist clients with the completion of claim forms
• Submit all claims received to Head office
• Submit any outstanding documentation as per Head Office request
• Keep claims register up to date
- Advise clients on cancellations:
• Advise the client of the process and disadvantages of cancellation
• Retain the policy by proposing different options (loan, partial surrender paid up)
• Inform relevant Sales Manager of the intended cancelation for retention
• As per clients request follow the standard cancelation procedure
- Administer demutualization process:
• Capture client information
• Inform clients of status of their shares
• Update clients information on Aims systems
• Register and forward to Head office
- Office Administration:
• Manage mail and fax
• Prepare statistical reports
• Assist with data capturing when required
• Encourage clients to complete the survey
Requirements
- Matric
- Recognised Qualification as per the FSB
- RE 5
- Registration as an Employee Representative (FSB)
- 2 Years’ Experience in the Insurance Industry;
- 1 Year Client Services
- 1 Years’ experience in: Category A, B, C and retail benefits
Qualifications
No specific qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
R16 000 p.m
How to Apply
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About Other Insurance Jobs in South Africa
In the context of Other Insurance positions in South Africa, it is common to find a steady demand for professionals who can manage and oversee insurance claims, policy administration, and risk management. Typically, this field operates within various industries, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
When it comes to salaries, broad ranges can be expected, with typically starting salaries ranging from R200 000 to R300 000 per annum for junior positions, increasing to around R500 000 to R700 000 per annum for more senior roles. However, please note that actual salaries can vary widely depending on factors such as the size of the company, industry sector, experience level, and qualifications held by the individual.
To excel in an Other Insurance role, common skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of insurance policies and regulations, and experience with policy administration software. Additionally, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is often highly valued. Proficiency in languages such as Afrikaans or isiZulu may also be an advantage in certain contexts.
Other Insurance roles can commonly be found within the financial services sector, where companies that offer insurance products to individuals and businesses need professionals to manage claims and policy administration. Technology companies and manufacturing firms also frequently require staff with expertise in this field. In general, organisations across a range of industries value the skills and experience offered by professionals in Other Insurance roles.
Career progression for those in Other Insurance roles is generally good, with opportunities for advancement to senior positions or into specialist roles such as risk management or policy development. With experience and additional qualifications, individuals can progress into leadership roles within an organisation, or transition into related fields such as actuarial science or claims adjusting.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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