Desktop Home Assessor

**The role**

Reporting to the Home Assessing Team Leader, the Desktop Assessor is responsible for the end-to-end management of allocated claims. You will establish the cause of damage as well as determining the scope and cost of repair to insured properties, whilst maintaining excellent customer service.
- Conduct desktop assessments of insured properties using virtual assessing and/or causation reports provided by our panel suppliers.
- Produce detailed reports, determine cause, coverage, damage and best repair methods.
- Review scope of works and expert reports to ensure the most cost effective and timely method of repairs.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders including; local authorities and third-party building surveyors.
- Negotiate and define the scope of work and associated costing with key stakeholders.
- End to end claim management, managing a range of cost, quality and service controls in conjunction with the Claims Operations Team.
- To achieve consistent adherence to key performance measures (KPI).
- Submitting reports, reviewing SOW’s and documentation in a timely manner (as per set SLA’s).
- This position is based full-time at our North Lakes**office.

**What experience you’ll bring**
- Previous experience working within the insurance, building or construction industry highly desirable.
- Exceptional customer service and supplier relationship management experience.
- Ability to thrive in fast paced high pressure environments.
- Ability to prepare scope of works, quotes and estimations extremely advantageous.
- Confident using technology.

**The benefits of working at A&G**
- ** Location** - **North Lakes**:This role is based at our North Lakes office. Save the long commute to Brisbane and work for a growing company close to home and within walking distance to some of the north side’s best retail outlets, restaurants and other amenities. This is an on-site role.
- ** Be rewarded** - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
- ** Options for leave** - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
- ** Grow with us** - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
- ** Give back**:

- our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
- ** Take care of yourself** - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
- ** Celebrate the wins** - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
- ** Save money**:

- as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
- ** Access to A&G’s employee reward and recognition platform, powered by Rewards Gateway -** Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including personalised rewards & peer-to-peer recognition, exclusive discounts & savings across more than 600 top retailers and a comprehensive recognition program that celebrates milestones and achievements - helping you feel valued every step of the way.

**About us**

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.

**Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.**
- A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.