Life Health Claims Specialist

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Gen Re Full time

Shape Your Future with Us

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of , is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than , supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

General Reinsurance, London Branch (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for a Life Health Claims Specialist.

Context of the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated claimsspecialist with excellent risk management skills. The Claims Specialist will be responsible forthe assessment of a wide variety of complex life, critical Illness, anddisability claims for Gen Re in the UK and Ireland. From time to time the role will also includeinvolvement in client audits and client meetings. This role canoffer a flexible working arrangement if required.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess claims from a variety of product lines that include Life, Critical Illness and Disability Claims according to the Gen Re Claims philosophy and standards
- Make accurate claims decisions that include the validation of claims
- Provide excellent customer service to our reinsurance clients
- Assist clients to develop return to work plans for disability claimants
- Remain up to date with the latest claims trends through appropriate research
- Take part in Gen Re’s audit program including reports and recommendations
- Provide claims input into reinsurance business decisions as required – for example the reinsurance quote process or providing insight into philosophy changes and or claims best practice
- Participate in external Gen Re seminars, events and training as required

Qualifications & Experience

- Proven experience in the UK life health insurance or reinsurance claims
- Excellent knowledge of the UK Insurance market
- Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of dealing with life, critical illness and disability claims
- Knowledge of the relevant UK and Irish codes of practice and legislation
- CII desirable

Behavioural Competencies

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Collaborative teamwork attitude
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, for example excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Resourceful problem solver
- Organised and able to prioritise workload
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated
- Confident to work with Gen Re colleagues from a variety of teams and levels within the organisation

Additional Information

Hybrid working is offered on an informal basis.



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