Claims Helpdesk Officer

Job Description

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The opportunity We have an exciting new position as a Claims Helpdesk Officer to be a part of our growing Automotive Protection team. Your primary focus will be examining, evaluating, and processing complex Claims estimates and paid Claims values in accordance with policyterms and conditions and QBE Claims Philosophy. Joining an experienced, supportive team in this market-facing role you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with our global clients and expand your product knowledge across Vehicle Mechanical & Electrical Warranty; GAP; Tyre; Alloy Wheel; Scratch& Dent. Your new role

• Investigate and resolve all types of claims in a technically excellent manner ensuring they are settled at optimum costs.

• Ensure that claims are calculated correctly.

• Identify and investigate coverage issues to ensure that the Companys liability is in line with contractual commitments.

• Manage disputed claims and other material claims issues to resolve as quickly and economically as possible.

• Ensure claims files are compiled and maintained in a logical and accessible manner and that coverage and/or other claims issues are clearly documented.
• Assist with audit and peer reviews.
• Assist with technical projects.
• Identify possible improvements to processes.
• Ensure that claims handling and correspondence are responded to within agreed timeframes to provide a professional service to clients.
• Understanding of dealer operations and their relationship with manufacturers and dealer networks.
• Work as a team member sharing skills and knowledge order to provide excellent claims handling advice.
• Develop/ maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant claims portfolio, to ensure delivery of accurate information to Underwriters and Management when requested.
• Occasional travel to support dealer training and relationships.

About you

• Excellent customer service & customer focus.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including conflict resolution.
• Basic knowledge of MS office package including Word and Excel.
• Level of theoretical motor vehicle technical knowledge (gained in a mechanical role; vehicle aftersales, motor warranty, service, or repair.)
• Relevant automotive mechanical industry qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of insurance business process or motor insurance (road risk) is desirable
• Work experience in extended warranty claims environment is desirable.

Why QBE We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business, ourQBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know its not just what we do that matters, its how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parentsand have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of todays workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attractand retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/) . Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;" 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response"" Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainableand resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winningimpact investment initiative s4Good, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ). About QBE We can never really predict whats around the corner, but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. Were proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, were big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what