Claims - Technical Specialist
TAL
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The Lead Technical Specialist is responsible for leading the Technical Specialists team in providing technical advice, guidance and support to the Claims team on technical assessment and case management matters, to assist in reaching desired claims durations and outcomes in line with the terms and conditions of the policy. A key focus of the role is to optimise assessment quality within the Income Protection, Life, Trauma and TPD portfolios and support Claims Consultants to build their capability in line with the TAL claims capability and delegated authority frameworks. This includes development of processes, tools, guidelines or other resource to support assessment of the claims.
- At least 2 years’ demonstrated experience in a similar role within Life Insurance or 5 years’ experience as a Life Insurance Claims Manager or similar
- Experience in coaching and embedding knowledge, including an uplift of skills of case managers.
- Experience in process improvement and projects.
- Excellent Knowledge of the Life Insurance Code of Practice, Insurance Contracts Act, Privacy Principles and other relevant legislative or regulative requirements and their application during claims assessment.
- Ability to identify and develop strategies to overcome barriers in claims assessment and management.
- Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and influencing. • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of clients and stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Health or Allied Health (desirable). • Diploma or Cert IV in Life Insurance, or equivalent (desirable).
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.
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