If you're a Home Assessment professional or experienced in trades/building/construction and looking to get off the tools, this may be the role for you.
Our client is the fastest growing major domestic insurer in Australia. This multi award-winning company pride themselves on their work life balance and employee happiness.
They have a fantastic reputation and are associated with household names under their national umbrella.
We are currently seeking multiple candidates to be Desktop Home Assessors within their Home Claims team, who will be carrying out digital/virtual assessments of properties insured by our client to determine cause, coverage & repair of damages.
Your new role
Reporting to the Home Assessing Team Leader, the Desktop Home Assessor is responsible for the end-to-end management of allocated claims. You will establish the cause of damage as well as determining the scope and cost of repair to insured properties, whilst maintaining excellent customer service.
Conduct desktop assessments of insured properties using virtual assessing and/or causation reports provided by the insurer's suppliersProduce detailed reports - determine cause, coverage, damage and best repair methodsReview scope of works - use your knowledge to provide reports to ensure the most cost-effective and timely method of repairsBuild & maintain relationships – internal & external stakeholders including local authorities and third-party building surveyorsNegotiate - define the scope of work and associated costing with the insurer's panel of builders
What you'll need to be successful Construction trade qualifications OR working in a similar position is essentialComputer competence (skills testing may be required)Ability to thrive in fast paced high pressure environments and ambition to grow alongside the businessAbility to prepare construction & damage repair quotes and estimations (training provided)Completion of a background check during the interview process and prove full working rights in Australia
The perks Regular salary reviewsAdditional days of leave – you'll receive a paid 'ME' day and one paid volunteer leave day annuallyOption to purchase up to two additional weeks of leave per yearPaid parental leave Continuous development opportunitiesInsurance discounts & employee benefitsHigh performance is rewarded ($$$)Celebrate success – regular social & community activities including annual celebrations, family fun days and events across each of the sites
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this new opportunity please apply directly, or for a confidential discussion please contact Naomi Hardy from Fuse Recruitment on ******** .
At Fuse, we specialise in recruitment for the insurance industry and actively source for a broad range of established clients. If you are a broking, underwriting or claims professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! If you know someone looking for a job, refer them to us and we'll give you $500* if we find them a new role!