Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with owned offices and operations strategically located in 45 countries around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and specialty markets, McLarens provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. McLarens' expert adjusters have an average of over 25 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Agriculture, Aviation, Casualty, Crisis Management, Construction & Engineering, Entertainment & Contingency, Environmental consulting, Forensic Engineering, Forensic Fire Investigation, Global TPA Services, Investigation, Marine, Natural Resources, and Property services.
The opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Claims Support Team Member to join our Cork office. A great opportunity for individuals wishing to progress their career within the insurance industry with long term career prospects.
Reporting to the Claims Team Leader, your overall responsibility will be to provide administrative support to Account Handlers and Loss Adjusters, aiding the region’s efficiency and productivity in the handling of claims.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
* Provide technical claims handling support.
* Appoint and liaise with Loss Adjusters to proactively support the case management of claims from initial set-up to conclusion.
* Register new claims and acknowledge/notify associated parties.
* Liaise with the insured, insurers, brokers and any other stakeholders to ensure optimum service levels and to become a point of contact, where needed.
* Format and issue technical reports in compliance with professional standards and internal guidelines and in accordance with agreed timescales.
* Deal with internal and external queries in a professional manner and accurately record conversations/messages.
* Ensure compliance with financial procedures, such as the invoicing process.
* Ensure data is accurately input in order to achieve high standards of data quality and management information.
* Recording daily timesheets.
* Run, check, analyse and distribute various management information reports.
* Assist with the preparation of client and business presentations.
* Attend client review meetings, as required.
* Participate and contribute to projects as required.
* Other ad hoc duties as required.
About you - Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
* Demonstrable administration skills, with previous experience in administrative and/or support roles.
* Highly organised, with the ability to multi-task and self-manage a varied workload with changing priorities.
* A strong team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to deal professionally at all times with clients, policyholders and third parties.
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Desirable:
* APA qualification minimum.
* Motor claims experience a strong advantage.
* Specific sector administration experience would be advantageous.
The role comes with a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. Coaching and mentoring provided with further education/examination support to include a clear pathway for qualification progression.
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