Legal Claims Solutions (LCS) has a position available for a Litigation Manager who will be based in Alice Lane, Sandton.
Job DescriptionThis position requires an individual to investigate the merits of a matter, determine policy response and instruct and manage external attorneys. Monitor and manage legal costs and ensure that the external attorney adheres to the prescribed Santam Memorandum of Understanding.
Key ResponsibilitiesDetermine if the policy needs to respond to the claim lodged by applying the policy wording to the factsAppointing and managing of resourcesEnsure correct payment of costsEffective diary managementLiaise with all relevant stakeholders – which may include, brokers, administrators, underwritingService: provide excellent professional service to all relevant parties, both internal and externalAuthorisation of claims payments in accordance with mandateManage the relationship and performance of the attorneyQualifications and ExperienceMatric/Grade 12BCom LLB or LLB degreeThorough knowledge and practical experience in Civil LitigationBeing an admitted attorney will serve as an advantageProduct Knowledge: Short Term InsuranceExpert knowledge of process flow systemsSkillsExcellent client service orientationInformation acquisition and investigation skillsTime management skillsAbout the CompanySantam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.
Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. We're about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.
At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society.
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