Customer and Claims Support German Speaking

Amsterdam, reference 2024-01574

Job description

• To answer customer service queries and record insurance information from customers, insurance brokers and insurance companies
• To manage incoming call volumes/enquiries within agreed time scales as set out within the ‘Best Practice’ document
• To ensure that all information provided is verified and recorded accurately within the Acquis system
• To maintain an effective working relationship with Lessors, Customer’s Insurance Brokers/Companies and Suppliers providing the highest standards in customer service at all times
• To deal with all correspondence within agreed time scales ensuring that our client’s insurance criteria is met
• To support our client/customers by adopting a professional manner at all times when undertaking any form of communication whilst representing Acquis Insurance Management or its business partners
• To ensure that the diary system is fully up to date at all times with the case information so that any member of the team can review a case at any time
• To be able to prioritise workloads on a daily basis to ensure company/Lessor/Supplier service level agreements are met if not exceeded
• To be able to deal with any complaint/expression of dissatisfaction made within agreed steps as set out with our complaints handling policy
• To Liaise with the senior management team regarding any issues which may arise
• To support fellow team members to ensure that business as usual is maintained
• To act as mentor/buddy to less experienced staff to ensure that they reach the required standard
• To adhere to the ‘Best Practice’ document at all times
• To carry out any additional duties which the company may require from time to time

• Obtain an appropriate statement according to the value and type of loss from the parties reporting the claim
• Investigate and gather all necessary documentation/evidence required to verify the loss
• Determine types of loss
• Evaluate coverage in place
• Estimate amount of loss or damage and set reserve: revise as needed throughout the investigation
• Enter information into the claims system after obtaining pertinent facts regarding the loss
• Notify insurer of claims outside the delegated limit of authority
• Proactively chase outstanding information/documents in accordance with agreed standards
• Notify customers of any delays with their claims
• Notify insurers immediately of any claim with questionable coverage, for their evaluation
• Investigate potential subrogation, contribution, recovery and salvage
• Arrange for damaged equipment to be inspected and cause of loss ascertained.
• Arrange for repair or replacement of the equipment with an approved supplier
• Review all documents and facts to determine the type of settlement
• Instruct an outside adjuster if the claim is over the limit of authority
• Comply with recommendations made by insurer, and/or internal auditors
• Ensure that complaints are handled in accordance with FCA and insurers guidelines
• Prepare and issue payments

Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis
• Customer Service orientated
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Flexible
• Self-motivated
• Conscientious
• Attention to detail
• Organised
• Conflict resolution skills
• Problem solving skills
• Previous claims experience (advantageous)
• Experience of complaint handling
• Educated to an acceptable level country specific

Working conditions

• Full-time role (37,5 hours a week)
• Pension Scheme with 5% employer/employee contributions
• 8% holiday allowance
• Quarterly performance bonus (not fixed)
• Partial travel reimbursement (EUR 0,23 per km, up to a max of EUR 11,50 per day)
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office (after training)
• 2 events a year in UK
• Training and Development opportunities 

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