Claims Officer / Claims Assistant (Employees' Compensation)

Job Accountabilities

• Handling of Employees’ Compensation claims with focus on liability, investigation
• Provide quality and professional claims service to customers
• With moderate supervision to manage simple-medium standard (moderate severity) claims in the most effective, efficient way whilst delivering a customer centric claims service in a manner which supports Zurich Basics
• Ensure claims procedures, documentation is adhered to the group claims management requirement and best practice
• Take proactive approach in monitoring employees’ compensation claims in order to minimize claims settlement
• Build up relationship with all stakeholders and achieve compromised settlement to conclude the case at the earliest and avoid litigation
• Develop a claim case strategy to ensure appropriate reserves are assigned with investigations conducted and appropriate suppliers engaged
• Review, resolve and proactively finalize claims within authority limits ensuring settlement at an optimum level
• Report to claims manager on adverse trend of development of claims and/or for clients with adverse claims experience
• Ensure all claims are processed effectively according to the company policies
• Identify all potential recovery and fraud cases
• Set and monitor reserve adequately and timely and ensure the authoritative level laid down are complied with
• Perform any other duties, task oriented or claims related as may be delegated by Claims Manager

Job Qualifications

• Degree holder with 3 years EC claims management experience
• ANZIIF/ACII would be an asset
• Previous handling corporate client would be an asset
• Good knowledge of Employees‘ Compensation Ordinance
• With medical knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge in insurance principles
• Interpretation of policy cover and knowledge of claims agreements
• Understand industry standards and protocol
• Good command of written & spoken English
• Negotiation skill and common sense
• Be able to articulate how to prioritize and work to deadlines
• Desire to learn and be flexible to business change
• Knowledge on PC software
• Candidates with less experience can be considered as Claims Assistant

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  HK - Hong Kong