Claims Team Manager at TAL Life Limited

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Claims Leadership, Insurance Decision-Making, Empathy, Judgement, Team Leadership, Coaching, Communication, Risk Management, Compliance, Ethical Claims Practices, Continuous Improvement, Customer Care, Cost Management, Accountability, Resilience

Industry

Insurance

Description

Company Description Help protect over 5 million Australians, making a real difference in their lives during their most challenging times. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options, and well-being initiatives that prioritise your health Take on new responsibilities and learn new skills that elevate both your personal and professional journey within a supportive environment. Welcome to TAL. As a leading life insurer, we’ve been protecting Australians for over 150 years. Backed by Daiichi Life, we're driven by big ambitions and empower to create better products and services. Together with our Partners, we’re helping millions of Australians live a life filled with choices, options, and freedoms. See the direct impact you make delivering support and financial security with care and expertise. Grow beyond expectations with diverse roles, global connections, and exclusive learning opportunities. Work with passionate, bright and capable colleagues. Feel inspired by supportive leaders. Collaborate with heart, where flexibility, wellbeing and inclusivity is valued. Together, we're reimagining insurance. So, bring a curious mind and an ambition to help us become the progressive, digitally enabled leading insurer. Job Description At TAL, claims are more than decisions — they’re moments that matter. As a Claims Team Manager, you’ll lead with empathy and integrity, empowering teams to deliver thoughtful, human‑centred experiences when customers need us most. This role plays a critical part in bringing TAL’s Claims Philosophy to life, balancing care with confidence, and trust with accountability. By shaping how we support customers through life’s toughest moments, you’ll help ensure every interaction reflects our promise to protect what matters and help Australians keep living the lives they love. In this role you will: Lead end‑to‑end claims outcomes that balance exceptional customer care, sound decision‑making and sustainable cost management. Champion TAL’s Claims Philosophy by embedding fair, timely and human‑centred claims experiences across the portfolio. Resolve complex and escalated claims matters with confidence, judgement and a strong customer lens. Build and lead a high‑performing team by developing capability, accountability and a strong performance culture. Strengthen risk and compliance outcomes by role‑modelling disciplined, compliant and ethical claims practices. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities that enhance service quality, efficiency and customer trust Qualifications Brings proven claims leadership experience with a strong grounding in insurance decision‑making. Balances empathy with sound judgement to deliver fair, customer‑focused outcomes. Develops and motivates high‑performing teams through clear expectations and coaching. Communicates clearly and confidently with customers, teams and stakeholders. Applies strong risk and compliance judgement to maintain quality and consistency. Stays resilient under pressure, tackling challenges calmly and constructively. Additional Information TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be: An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you. You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. #LI-Hybrid Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility. If you are already a TAL employee please apply via the SmartRecruiters button in Workday and navigate to the Employee Portal. This is important to ensure that your application is recorded accurately.

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Responsibilities

The Claims Team Manager will lead end-to-end claims outcomes, balancing exceptional customer care, sound decision-making, and sustainable cost management while championing the company's Claims Philosophy. This role involves resolving complex and escalated claims matters with confidence and shaping customer support during difficult times.