Glasgow Commercial A-Z (629)
Location
Stirling | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Advert: Insurance Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Until 31st May 2024
Pay Rate: £17.07 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Stirling FK7
Are you passionate about insurance and ready to make a difference? We're seeking a dynamic Insurance Officer to join our client's team immediately!
Duties: - Self-manage work, plan workloads, meet deadlines, and address insurance-related queries for the Council.
- Use initiative to raise concerns and issues with Council Services to ensure valid insurance covers and practices.
- Assist Council Services in ensuring adequate insurance for complex non-routine matters.
- Provide reports/information to enable monitoring and review of insurance trends.
- Classify claims and handle them appropriately, including liaison with insurers, claim handlers, and external parties.
- Check, collate, and present information regarding insurance claims before passing to Council Services.
- Obtain information regarding claimants' indebtedness to the Council prior to compensation being paid.
- Liaise with insurance brokers and claims handlers to ensure timely progress on claims.
- Ensure accuracy and validity of insurance policies and premiums.
- Obtain relevant data/information for annual insurance policy renewal.
- Ensure all insurance renewal data/information is up to date and accurate.
- Investigate and respond to complaints and FOI enquiries in a timely manner.
- Create, maintain, and update various spreadsheets for data control and analysis.
- Enter data and produce accurate records and reports for internal and external agencies.
- Act as key user/systems administrator for the insurance database (FIGTREE) and provide ongoing training.
- Provide regular updates to the Senior Accountant on all insurance related matters.
Essential Skills/Qualifications: - Good general education.
- Background in insurance.
- Competent in using computer software for recording and retrieving information.
- Specialist/technical knowledge and expertise in insurance matters.
- Interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiation.
- Discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to work accurately, meet deadlines, and comply with legal requirements.
- Demonstrable experience in a similar office environment.
- Strong teamwork skills.
If you're a proactive, solution-oriented individual with a passion for insurance, we want to hear from you!
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£17.07 per hour
