Jobs and Vacancies in Directline Assurance, Kenya

Directline Assurance Company Limited
 
Job Vacancy: Claim Liaison Officer

Responsible for planning and executing investigations into claims and detection of fraud arising from insured motor vehicle accidents.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of Cap 405 will be advantageous
Competencies
  • High level of integrity
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • An analytical and inquiring mind
  • Assertive
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and Solution oriented
  • Organized
  • Information monitoring and data interpretation
Role Purpose
  • Compile a comprehensive report on all findings and make a recommendation on a claim based on merits/evidence found during the validation process.
  • Confirmation and verification of claims
  • Collecting evidence to support contested claims in court.
  • Analyze and determine the extent of insurance company liability concerning injury claims
  • Establishing the identities of the claimants and claimant’s statements from the police records in regard to the circumstance of the accident.
  • Detecting and reporting fraudulent claims
  • Make follow ups and prepare reports on findings in regard to the circumstances of reported incidents.
  • Manage claim count
Job Vacancy: General Manager Legal

Job Duties:
 
Strategy
  • Lead in development and implementation of the legal strategy in order to minimize loss ratio.
  • Develop & implement negotiation strategy to ensure timely settlement of genuine claims within set parameters.
  • Analysis of claims documents to detect fraud.
  • Adequate court preparation and assign advocate based on competence.
  • Oversea court clerk to ensure court proceedings are received on time.
  • Review legal defense strategy to ensure that minimum liability is apportioned to the company or ensure the suits are dismissed. 
  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advising the company on the impact of such changes.
  • Develop and manage strategic relationship with internal & external stakeholders
Leadership
  • Manage and offer guidance to the legal team to enhance the quality of their work.
  • Review and constantly improve workflows and business processes to ensure accuracy and effectiveness
  • Conduct audit of the handling of the Companies matters in court
  • Maintain highest level of confidentiality concerning the sensitive, strategic and integral legal & other information, data, decisions and developments taking place at the company.
  • Ensure accurate preparation, and timely submission of claim reports to management and the Board.
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Competencies
  • Excellent legal knowledge in various laws including insurance, consumer, motor accidents, civil, criminal, arbitration etc.
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness & Ability to influence.
  • High Result orientation.
  • Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation Skills
Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
  • Diploma in Law (KSL) and  Admission as an Advocate with a current practicing Certificate;
  • Excellent litigation and negotiation skills;
  • Minimum of 7 year post admission experience in  litigation;
  • Possess a high degree of professional ethics & personal integrity.
  • The candidate must be hardworking, flexible & service oriented;
  • Proficiency in use of computer applications;
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision;
How to Apply
 
Applications to be received before June 30, 2017 Close of Business (COB). 

Please indicate the job being applied for in the subject heading of your email.  

Email: human.resource@directline.co.ke