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Junior Claims Consultant

Location Johannesburg, South Africa Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 14174 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Claims & Underwriting
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Career Level 3

We are looking for a Junior Claims Consultant for our Life Claims Management Team reporting to the Head of Claims Operations.  The Life Claims Management Team is responsible for prudent risk management and contributing to the profitability of the Munich Re of Africa Branch (MRAB) Life portfolio.

Your Role:

  • Providing claims risk management expertise to the MRAB Life team and clients
  • Marketing of claims risk management services to clients (Life Insurance companies)
  • Promoting and ensuring effective claims risk management practices relating to the MRAB Life portfolio
  • Establishing and managing relationships with Claims Managers and other decision makers
  • Ensuring profitability of portfolios through prudent claims risk management practices
  • Providing advice to clients regarding international and local best practices.
  • Assessing and validating claims

Your profile:

  • BSc – Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology or Equivalent 
  • 2 – 3 years life claims assessment experience in the insurance industry (dealing with Group Life and/or Retail Life Claims)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent negotiations skills
  • Sound report writing skills
  • Sound computer literacy

We see DEI as a business imperative, helping us to attract, grow and inspire a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that better enable us to serve our customers, investors, and communities. Globally, we strive to build balanced teams across all aspects of difference. As part of our commitment to opportunity, growth and diversity, preference may be given to candidates in line with our Employment Equity Plan.  If you are interested in the role and believe you could contribute, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification.

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Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

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Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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