Kenya Orient Insurance Internal Assessor Job Vacancy

We are looking for talented and motivated people in a variety of roles. At Kenya Orient, you will have an opportunity to join a team who are warm, professional and experts in their fields. 

As a successful candidate, you will work in a fun, highly innovative and engaging environment suitable for providing Unique, Relevant and Innovative insurance solutions that exceed our client’s expectations.

Job Title: Internal Assessor
 

Location: Head Office
 

Division / Department: Claims
 

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Manager Claims – Non Legal

Overall Responsibility: This position is responsible for the summative and formative internal verification of assessment reports. Re-inspect motor vehicles and assess small damages

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Scrutinize all the assessment reports submitted by the assessors and recommending the next course of action.
• Ensure that all assessors conduct themselves professionally and ethically and make recommendations where action is warranted.
• Re-inspect all motor vehicles within Nairobi after repairs are concluded by the garages.
• Recommend for a second assessment on accident vehicles outside Nairobi whenever necessary.
• Assess and authorize small damages (up to Kshs. 100,000) without involving external assessors.
• Prepare analysis assessment reports for damages below Kshs.200, 000 and authorize repairs without a second opinion unless where necessary.
• Carry out a second assessment on all vehicles whose estimated damage is more than Kshs.200, 000 and authorize their repairs immediately after making the necessary adjustments.
• Appoint an assessor for all cases estimated above Kshs.500, 000 assessed for a second opinion before authorizing repairs.
• Isolate and carry out repairs audit for the specific cases identified at the time of scrutinizing the claim form and assessment reports.
• Determine the reserve amount and update as appropriate.
• Carry out random checks on garages and provide recommendations
• Prepare monthly reports giving claims change indicators.
• Any other duties as may be allocated by the management.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering
• Certification in Insurance will be an added advantage
• 2 years working experience

Competencies

• Knowledge in insurance products and services
• Basic knowledge claims management/handling
• Excellent analytical, communication and customer handling skills
• Ability to build relationships and good report writing skills
• Good understanding of asset valuation and assessment

How to Apply:

If you are interested in a position and have the required qualifications, skills and experience, CLICK HERE to apply online and submit a duly filled application form on or before Wednesday, 19th November 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.