Job title: Insurance Executive
Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Division / Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Finance Officer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deals and follow up with insurance matters like underwriting and claims
- Liaises and follow up with brokers and Insurance companies in sourcing best policy covers suitable for company needs
- Ensure and follow up insurance claims are paid on time
- Alert and follow up insurance company in the event of a loss
- Follow claims’ form and other records to determine insurance coverage.
- Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims.
- Interview or correspond and follow up with claimant and witnesses, consult police and hospital records, and inspect property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Prepare report of findings of investigations and claims.
- Refer questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement
- Performs any other Assignments asper Management request.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of a diploma or degree in a Business-Related discipline.
- Certificate of proficiency in Insurance
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Key Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
