To support and execute on the deliverables of the defined group claims strategy to enhance technical and operational performance, quality, and outcomes for policyholders.
To drive and support continuous operational improvement across the global claims function and associated internal departments.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a global claims control framework with related tools, methods, and processes to provide assessment and action that enhances quality and performance
Contributes to, monitors and advises on the plan developments and changes in order to ensure relevancy, compliance and optimal delivery against strategy and objectives
Assists in the preparation and implementation of the operational strategy to ensure alignment with wider business strategy and reflect key priorities.
Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the function’s objectives.
Support the implementation of the group claims strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets and performance against KPIs.
Investigate and resolve technical and operational issues from a strong understanding of operational, financial, and claims data attributes and practices across all lines of business.
Proactively manage budgets, estimates, and billings in relation to external client and service provider delivery.
Identify and investigate claims operational issues for the purpose of minimising the Company’s liability and enhancing regulatory and commercial performance.
Manage and support engagement with multiple stakeholders to enable the resolution of issues and the implementation of initiatives.
Understand the regulatory and legislative standards, rules, and timeframes that the business needs to comply with, and enhance the business response to regulatory claim, conduct, and customer matters.
Support the development of relationships with external suppliers and 3rd parties to enable the claims operations function to fully support their needs
Respond to internal and external stakeholder requests in accordance with service standards
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Extensive and relevant knowledge of the demands of an operationally focused role in a highly regulated environment, including experience and a deep understanding of claims, conduct, fair value, and complaints
Extensive experience of working with and supporting multiple lines of business across geographies with differing regulatory and legislative standards
Deep experience and a proven track record of supporting and managing initiatives that deliver process improvement and generate efficiencies
Strong understanding of technical claims handling and the process, across multiple lines of business and geographies
Experience and a proven track record of risk management and performance improvement via preventative and proactive controls and processes
In depth experience of working in a Claims environment within a specialized/complex Claims area
ACII (equivalent) qualified or progress towards completion of insurance qualifications