Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITYSpecialist Claims has a position available for a Litigation Manager who will be based in Bellville, Cape Town.WHAT WILL YOU DOThis position requires an individual to instruct and manage external attorneys. Investigate the merits of all litigation matters and determine whether litigation is viable. Monitor and manage legal costs and also ensure that the panel attorneys adhere to the prescribed Santam Attorney Model according to cost and performance.WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Determine if Policy need to respond to claims lodged by applying policy wording to the facts;
• Appointing and management of resources like Loss Adjusters, reconstruction experts and Attorneys;
• Ensure correct settlement of claims;
• Effective Diary Management;
• Liaise with brokers, administrators, underwriting and other relevant parties to the claims process.
• Service: Providing excellent professional service to all relevant parties, both Internal and External;
• Authorisation of Claims Payments in accordance with mandate.
• Managing the relationship and performance of the attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric/ Grade 12
• LLB/BCom Law/equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience in subrogation recoveries and indemnities, or similar experience in commercial litigation
• Two years' experience after admission (practice experience)
• Being an admitted attorney will serve as an advantage.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience in Civil Litigation.

SKILLS

• Strong client service orientation
• Information acquisition and investigation skills
• Time Management Skills

COMPETENCIES

• Driving Strategy
• Commercial Orientation
• Client Focus
• Decision Making
• Enabling Innovation
• Change Leadership
• Continuous Learning
• Talent-focused Leadership
• Talent Enablement
• Emotional Intelligence

ABOUT THE COMPANYSantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We're about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, CV, and salary requirements in MS Word format online at www.santam.co.za / careers. Should you be aware of a qualified individual, please pass this vacancy on to them.

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