The role The Assessing Support Officer is responsible for administrative tasks and activities related to all components of the claim, are well-prepared for the assessment of a damaged vehicle.
In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring a smooth and efficient assessment process thereby reducing claims duration and positively contributing to excellence in customer service delivery.
Proven ability to deliver optimal levels of customer service by adhering to best practice documented processes with a significant emphasis on knowledge management systems and processes.
Collaborate closely with on-site assessors, teams in different locations, and various internal and external stakeholders, including repairers and towing companies, to contribute to improved claims timeliness and reduction in assessment duration.
Perform in a manner, with behaviours, habits and attributes that create excellence in customer centricity, timeliness, professionalism, accuracy.
Provide exemplary customer service, diligently following all relevant system and administrative protocols outlined in the knowledge system.
Maintain consistent and proactive communication with customers, ensuring they are continuously informed about the progression of their vehicle repairs to completion.
Communicate professionally with repairers and tow operators to achieve a mutual understanding of forthcoming steps.
Using your skills, knowledge and experience, provide appropriate advice and guidance to customers to inform their decision making leading to optimal assessing, repair, or total loss resolutions.
Facilitate rebooking and pathing activities by guiding customers into our Internal Assessment Centres (IACs) and repairer network.
Actively identify and appropriately act on instances of customer dissatisfaction to resolve them following the complaint management systems and protocols.
Escalate any unresolved complaints as required.
Effectively manage all aspects of repairer services throughout the fulfilment process, which encompasses inbound and outbound calls emails, administrative duties, and support for assessing teams.
Proactively manage all administrative activities from booking to assessment authorisation.
What experience you'll bring Highly developed verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholder outcomes, accompanied with strong written communication skills.
Previous experience working in the Insurance industry, with demonstrated strong customer service skills.
Strong computer skills with previous experience working with industry specific programs, or the ability to quickly learn the necessary systems.
Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage workload, with the ability to adapt to unexpected demands as necessary.
Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging situations in a calm and professional manner, applying a problem solving, solutions focused approach when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Team player who thrives on providing positive support to colleagues and contributing to the broader organizational goals.
Demonstrated professional approach to work.
Well developed and demonstrated understanding of the legislative, regulatory and compliance obligations to operate in the FSR environment.
The benefits of working at A&G Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
Options for leave - life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
Grow with us - we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.
Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.
About us Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.
Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.
We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer!
If this sounds like you, apply today.
Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.
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