Travel Claims Assessors

Key roles 

To manage and assess Travel Claims to ensure that professional service is provided in compliance with Client and Regulatory requirements. 

Specific responsibilities (including but not limited to) 

The role of the Travel Claims Agent is to ensure that the claim files allocated to them are managed and assessed in a professional manner, including but not limited to: a) technical excellence including strict application of client policy wordings; b) compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLA); c) supporting Team Leader with the technical development of colleagues; and d) effective communication with claimants. 

• On-going management of the “Work Action” Log in order to identify and prioritise own workload 

• Assessment of Travel Claims, in accordance with: 

CPC/FSA Guidelines 

Client Policy Wordings / Technical Requirements 

SLAs 

• Ensure for own allocated claims that files & claim records are maintained in a professional, and accurate manner 

• Accurate and timely processing of any claim payments 

• Performance of role in accordance with own Claims Handling Licence 

• Timely referral to Team Leader where decision falls outside of personal Claims Licence 

• Identification of Fraud, Recoveries and Complaints at earliest possibility, with referral to appropriate Colleague 

• All Complaints to be referred to Team Leader immediately upon receipt 

• Clear communication within Team and with Claimant 

• Provide support to Team Leader in the technical development of colleagues (as required) 

• Actively support Team Leader and Colleagues in the provision of excellent service to both Claimants and Clients, including but not limited to identification of potential operational improvements 

Qualifications/skills 

• Good knowledge of Travel Insurance Products and Policy Wordings 

• Good knowledge of the Claim Life Cycle 

• Good analytical and numeracy skills 

• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy 

• IT Literate with good knowledge of Word, Excel and Notes 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Able to work independently and demonstrate personal initiative & innovation 

Benefits of working for Sedgwick in Ireland 

• Bike to Work Scheme 

• Tax Saver Travel Scheme 

• Discounted onsite Gym Membership (Dublin 4) 

• Discounted onsite Montessori (Dublin 4) 

• EAP – Employee Assistance Programme  

• Life Cover 

• PHI – Permanent Health Insurance 

• Exams & Professional Membership Fees 

• Professional and personal development opportunities