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Travel Claims AssessorsKey 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.
Core Tasks
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
Health Insurance Scheme
Life Cover
PHI – Permanent Health Insurance
Exams & Professional Membership Fees
Professional and personal development opportunities
Sedgwick Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This role is subject to the Minimum Competency Code (MCC) as set out by the CBI. This code sets out the minimum professional standard for any person providing certain financial services, in particular when dealing with consumers. This role is classified as a Controlled function (CF5 & CF6) and is subject to Fitness and Probity Standards, including the requirements outlined in the Individual Accountability Framework Act 2023. Successful candidates will receive training in relation to all regulatory requirements applicable to them.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.