Claims Assistant – Legal at CIC Insurance

PURPOSE:

Responsible for offering legal counsel, negotiations to ensure settlement of third party claims and recovery on behalf of the company.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviewing judgments and recommending settlement or appeals. Making sure that adequate reserves are maintained
• Reviewing legal claims lodged against our insured’s and engaging third parties in out of court negotiations in line with past precedents and set parameters. Always ensuring that adequate reserves are maintained
• Receiving summons to enter appearance and plaint from our insured’s and distributing the same to our panel of external advocates
• Distributing the work coming into the claims legal department ensuring that all mails are handled
• Approving all discharge vouchers and judgments as per the approval limits
• Co-ordinate the out of court committee sittings and provide periodic report on the performance
• Reviewing the charges charged by our external advocates to ensure that the fee notes are raised as per remuneration order
• Providing legal advice, opinion and assistance on all legal claims matters to the management
• Attending court hearing on behalf of the organization as and when required

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in Law or in a related field

Professional Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Admission to the bar and holder of a current practicing certificate is a requirement
• Diploma in Insurance (Added advantage)

Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience, two (2) of which are at supervisory level

Skills and Attributes

• Good analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic Knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA
• Understanding of the working environment /competitors
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications