Claims Recovery Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Zurich Insurance Group Full time

A career-defining opportunity awaits...

At Zurich Insurance Group, we're on a mission to create a brighter future for our customers, communities, and the planet. As a Claims Recovery Officer, you'll play a vital role in recovering outstanding claims payments from third parties and their insurers.

This exciting role is critical in maintaining the financial integrity of our motor claims operations. You'll work within a fast-paced environment to ensure efficient handling of recovery claims, safeguarding Zurich's interests while providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pursue resolution by investigating and evaluating legal liability and determining the case strategy as it relates to recovery opportunities
  • Obtains and provides necessary information to the case by communicating with customer, witnesses, legal experts and underwriters.
  • Brings file to successful resolution by participating/leading negotiations, arbitrations and/or litigation.
  • Works collaboratively with claims adjusters/vendors/customers.
  • Manages and directs vendor/supplier interaction on recovery matters, including fully outsourced files
  • Ability to effectively evaluate and resolve cases within authority in a timely manner
  • Brings file to successful resolution by participating/leading negotiations, arbitrations and/or litigation.
  • Adheres to local regulatory and governance requirements throughout the life of the claim.
  • Manage portfolio within stated authority levels in respect to settlement, abandonment, cheque authorisation, litigation.
  • Adhere to diary date, correspondence action and referral timeframes.

Requirements:

  • High School Certificate or equivalent (preferred)
  • Experience in a Motor Recoveries role
  • General knowledge of the relevant Legislation and Regulations governing the General Insurance industry, including but not limited to:
    • Insurance Contracts Act 1984
    • The Civil Liability ACT 2003 (PIPA)
    • The Privacy Act (1998)
    • General Insurers Code of Practice
    • ACCC Debt Collection Guidelines
  • Sound general knowledge of Road Laws and Legislation governing the states of Australia
  • Demonstrated capabilities in the technical management aspects of all relevant Motor Claims Recoveries.
  • Ability to apply an operational understanding of financial and market drivers within business

Why Zurich?

  • 5 weeks leave per year for permanent staff through our new Z leave initiative, as well as 15 days personal/carer's leave (as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing);
  • Grow, and thrive in your career (we support and encourage it) with award-winning training programs.
  • Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; Explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate and make a positive difference beyond your role
  • Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier along with receiving a AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, plus a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your WFH set up (flex work - hybrid working), and other great benefits through our Shine portal; Access to Family Care (parental leave)
  • Volunteer; Work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office); and dress for your day. We also plant a tree for every new employee – one of many local initiatives driving our contribution to ambitious global sustainability targets...

At Zurich, we're committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application. So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure



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