AddressJob reference: 585223
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Our Client – South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA)
Perks People Solutions have partnered with the South Australian Government Financing Authority (SAFA) to recruit a Principal Claims Officer to join their Insurance Division on an ongoing basis.
SAFA is the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. It also provides extensive financial and commercial advisory services to the South Australian public sector. SAFA plays an integral role in the overall management of the State Government's finances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and expertise in financial and insurance markets to provide a range of treasury, insurance, commercial advisory and vehicle fleet management services.
Job Description
The Principal Claims Officer is accountable to the Claims Manager for the successful achievement of SAFA's insurance function business objectives by the provision of quality and timely service in the area of claims processing and management, to contribute to the equitable resolution of claims and to assist Agencies and staff in relation to SAFA's claim requirements and procedures.
Tasks include the management of large and complex claims, in particular the determination of acceptance of liability, investigation of those claims (including engaging and supervising external investigators), negotiation of settlements and providing instructions to solicitors (including Counsel) on the conduct of matters that are the subject of legal proceedings.
The Principal Claims Officer is also required to assist the Claims Manager in the supervision, direction and training of the staff of SAFA’s Claims Team, the provision of reports on the claims portfolio as required and the provision of specialist advice and guidance to public sector agencies.
The Principal Claims Officer may also be required to assist the Claims Manager and Director, Insurance and Fleet in other insurance related projects from time to time.
Essential Requirements
Degree qualification in an appropriate business related field OR proven experience working within the insurance claims industry at a senior level.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in the position on offer, please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter via www.ppsconsulting.com.au/SAFAjobs
Your cover letter should outline your experience and how it relates to the key components for the role. You will also need to complete the Pre-Employment Declaration form. To access this, along with the candidate pack, please visit www.ppsconsulting.com.au/SAFAjobs
For more information, please contact Sally Warner or Megan Williams on (08) 8273 9*** or email *******@ppsconsulting.com.au
The Department of Treasury and Finance actively promote flexible working arrangements, and is committed to having at least 50% of interviewees for each role being women. At DTF we value and encourage diversity within our workforce, to help us reflect the community we serve.
Applications close: 21/04/2024 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- ASO7 Principal Claims Officer - P36331.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
