Life Health Claims Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Gen Re

Gen Re

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Shape Your Future with Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide.

Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries.

Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

General Reinsurance,
London Branch (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for a
Life Health Claims Specialist.

Context of the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated claims specialist with excellent risk management skills.

The Claims Specialist will be responsible for the assessment of a wide variety of complex life, critical Illness, and disability claims for Gen Re in the UK and Ireland.

From time to time the role will also include involvement in client audits and client meetings. This role can offer a flexible working arrangement if required.

Key Responsibilities

Assess claims from a variety of product lines that include Life, Critical Illness and Disability Claims according to the Gen Re Claims philosophy and standards
Make accurate claims decisions that include the validation of claims
Provide excellent customer service to our reinsurance clients
Assist clients to develop return to work plans for disability claimants
Remain up to date with the latest claims trends through appropriate research
Take part in Gen Re's audit program including reports and recommendations
Provide claims input into reinsurance business decisions as required for example the reinsurance quote process or providing insight into philosophy changes and or claims best practice
Participate in external Gen Re seminars, events and training as required

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience in the UK life health insurance or reinsurance claims
Excellent knowledge of the UK Insurance market
Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of dealing with life, critical illness and disability claims
Knowledge of the relevant UK and Irish codes of practice and legislation
CII desirable

Behavioural Competencies

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Collaborative teamwork attitude
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, for example excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Resourceful problem solver
Organised and able to prioritise workload
Ability to work with mínimal supervision
Selfmotivated
Confident to work with Gen Re colleagues from a variety of teams and levels within the organisation

Additional Information
***Hybrid working is offered on an informal basis.

Closing Date
30 April 2024

Our Address

General Reinsurance, London Branch
Corn Exchange
55 Mark Lane
London, EC3R 7NE (UK)