Claims Officer - Construction

at  QBE Insurance

YOUR NEW ROLE

QBE Insurance currently have the opportunity to join the business in the role of Claims Officer within the Liability and Construction / Material Works space. This role is pivotal to the team’s success, proactively supporting our claims philosophy and strategy, managing end to end material damage in construction works, personal injury and public liability claims and acting within legislative requirements to support the unit in achieving its targeted objectives.

The key responsibilities for this role include the following, but not limited to:

• Efficient management of the claims process, resulting in accurate completion and validation of claims;
• Interpreting policy coverage and determining if coverage applies to claims submitted, escalating issues as needed;
• Establishing and maintaining good client relationships with the insured, brokers, investigators, solicitors and the general public;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory guidelines and standards;
• Initiation and completion of any recoveries from third parties;
• Self-audit of claims files to ensure positive internal audits;
• Response to enquiries in an accurate, timely, professional and courteous manner within Privacy guidelines; and
• Happy to talk flexible working.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Sound technical understanding and ability to manage a diversified portfolio of bodily injury, property damage (including construction and material works) and product liability claims;
• Liability, Property or Construction claims experience desired;
• Understanding of underwriting procedures for a diversified liability portfolio and a proven ability to understand and interpret relevant policy wordings;
• Ability to engage, instruct and work with relevant providers including loss adjusters, lawyers and consultants;
• An understanding of, and demonstrable application of, the General Insurance Code of Practice;
• Legal qualifications will be advantageous but not a mandatory requirement;
• Ability to build and maintain strong client/customer relationships;
• Good problem-solving skills - ability to interpret technical / investigation reports to make sound business decisions; and
• Ability to participate in alternative dispute resolution