Insurance Assessment Manager Job in Kenya

Reports to: General Manager, Claims
Location: Head Office with travel to the branches

Organization Profile

Our client is a leading provider of innovative,reliable and affordable motor insurance services backed by unmatched service for over 10 years in the transport industry.They seek to improve their services by employing professionals who are experts in the above vacancy.

Main Responsibilities

Review and approve claims reserves (new and adjustments) and ensure that the Journal Vouchers are forwarded toAccounts within 24 hours of approval.Review and approve valuation reports and ensure that all vehicles proposed for insurance are both roadworthy and insurable.Review and approve assessor’s cash requisitions.Review and approve dispatch of correspondences and investigation & Assessment Instructions.Approve repair authority within 48 hours after receipt of the Assessment ReportsAnalyze and approve assessment and investigation reports.Analyze and Approve Third Party claims proposals on negotiations parameters.Review and approve own damage claims payments.Review and approve invoices from external assessors, investigators and other service providers.Vet and recommend the approval of the panel of garages, external assessors and salvage buyers.Be a member of the Salvage Tender Committee and ensure a speedy disposal of SalvagesReview and approve claim files to ensure accuracy of data and reservesReview and approve closure of files.Provide monthly claim reports for internal and external use.Pursue recovery from third parties and/or third party insurers.Handle enquiries and approvals on payment of excess.Handle negotiations and customer complaints from the insured or intermediaries.Detect and investigate fraudulent claims and collect proper evidence to effectively repudiate and/or defend such claimsMaintain and update a pricing record of spare parts for effective analysis of Assessors reportsAttend court for hearings as a witness in recovery proceedings.Preparation of the system workflows and documents for the assessment department.Liaise with the HR & other departments in promoting the company's values and policies.Prepare the Assessment department's key performance indicators.Effectively manage the Department's cash allocation/budget.Bachelors degree in a business related field or mechanical Engineering or related course from a recognized universityDiploma course in Mechanical Engineering for holders of a business related degrees from a recognized institutionDiploma in InsuranceFive years progressive hands on working experience in motor insurance industry is compulsory, two of which must be at a supervisory/management position.If interested, kindly send your CV to recruitkenya@kimberly-ryan.net, indicating the job title as your subject matter

ACTED Assessment Officer Job in Somalia

Start date: ASAP

ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non- political and non-confessional international NGO founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France.

The organization’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. 

ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the above position in Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate data collection by implementation team/partners in fulfillment of assessment plans and deliverables. Working with the Assessment specialist, manage and direct assessment teams and key stakeholder relationsManage in-country assessment logisticsAssist in the coordination and structure of assessment activities.Facilitate and develop assessment training programsWorking with the assessment team and/or partner staff coordinate monitoring and quality assurance systems are for all assessments ; daily, weekly reporting to assessment specialistDevelop and maintain LNGOs database and network in all regions of Somalia (including their Contact, Sector Specificity, Location) In consultation with relevant staff respond to project information requests from the stakeholders.  Manage and maintain functionalities of REACH mapping centerParticipate in cluster and coordination meetings in Somalia. Submit Meeting minutes to Assessment specialist for review and dissemination.Assist the team with technical outreach, providing guidance based on local priorities and the changing environment.  Draft security reports when needed field staff, Somali Websites, NSP updates, etc).Conduct research as neededLiaise with staff based in Nairobi office, Somalia field officers and implementing partnersTo perform other duties as required.Qualifications/Skills RequiredCommunication skills: Excellent verbal communication skills in Somali with a capacity to negotiate and persuade others to consider new ideas. Strategic Orientation: Is able to feed in the organization’s strategic objectives in the country by providing sound socio-economic and political inputs; as well security. Networking Skills: Easily builds rapport with others.Teamwork Skills: Keeps group up to date on all processes and shares relevant information at all times.Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, international law or related field (in combination with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience); or a First level university degree (in combination with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in liaison, project management or a similar post. A diploma in business Administration is an added advantage.Previous experience working in Somalia is required.Past experience in Representational, in post-conflict locations is highly desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in Somali language, and English.GIS skills a plusApplicants should send their detailed CV with cover letter by email to: kenya.jobs@acted.org with the subject line being REACH Assessment Officer - Somalia on or before 5pm on the closing date of 19 July 2013. Shortlisting will be done on ongoing basis. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ACTED is an equal opportunity employer