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Careers

KennCo Insurance 24th January 2017

KennCo Insurance is a growing company that understands the importance of nurturing a motivated and skilled workforce.

We carefully select only the highest calibre of personnel, whom we know will be a large contributing factor to our success and in delivering an exceptional service.

As an employee of KennCo Insurance, you would enjoy generous benefits including an attractive salary as well as performance-related bonuses.

If you are an experienced insurance professional and think you would enjoy a challenging career in an expanding insurance company, please feel free to apply below.

 

Current Vacancies

 

Personal Injury Claims Handler – FULL TIME HYBRID CONTRACT

KennCo are currently recruiting a Personal Injury Claims Handler based in their South Dublin office in Dublin 16. The company was founded in 2008 and it is a dedicated, Broker only Underwriting Agency, acting as a product producer on behalf of top rated European and Irish based insurers.

KennCo performs all the duties of an insurer, from underwriting, pricing, distribution, branding, broker agreements/schemes, accounts reconciliation to full claims handling and settlement.  In order to perform these duties to the upmost satisfaction of the major insurers which we represent, KennCo employs high calibre experienced employees.  In return, KennCo provides a positive working environment where the culture is very teamwork focused.  In addition, we provide our employees with valuable experience and on the job training.

This is a full-time permanent contract and the successful candidate will report directly to the Claims Manager.  The Personal Injury Claims Handler will work closely with the wider claims function and the underwriting departments.

The ideal candidate must have three to four years relevant Personal Injury claims handling in Motor/EL/PL.  They must be a minimum of APA qualified or grandfathered, ideally working towards CIP.

Key Duties / Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities of the role of the Personal Injury Claims Handler will include but will not be limited to:

  • Providing excellent customer service for customers whilst ensuring all critical data is captured at notification stage as accurately as possible. 
  • Handling all incoming communication proactively to ensure the early and cost-effective resolution of all claims
  • Dealing with all incoming correspondence from claimants, assessors, garages, solicitors, Injuries Board and other interested parties to ensure that there is no escalation of claim duration and duration related costs i.e. escalation/car hire/costs
  • Desktop investigations of claims at the initial stage and where possible decide on and confirm indemnity and liability.
  • Negotiating settlements of claims in a professional and fair manner with all interested parties.
  • Handling an assigned workload of claims through to final settlement
  • Reporting to Claims Manager with any changes in the complexity of claims, ensuring they are identified and dealt with appropriately. 
  • Conducting regular file and reserve reviews ensuring service standards/quality are in accordance with agreed SLA’s
  • Managing personal performance targets to ensure all personal and team targets are met
  • Carrying out such duties as management may require from time to time.

Key Skills:

  • A minimum of three to four years Personal Injury claims handling is essential.
  • APA/Grandfathered status, ideally working towards CIP.
  • Customer-focused and ability to agree ‘win-win’ situations.  
  • Awareness of Underwriting Principles and applicable legal and liability knowledge, claims regulations, compliance (CPC) & motor legislation.
  • Methodical & structured approach to work demonstrating good problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative.
  • Flexible with the ability to manage and prioritise the workload in order to fully deliver on objectives.
  • Excellent communication & telephone skills

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, be proactive and highly motivated.

If you are interested in this position, please forward a copy of your CV and covering letter to Jason French at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

KennCo Underwriting Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

 

 

 

Financial Lines Administrator

KennCo Underwriting Limited are currently recruiting for an additional Financial Lines Administrator to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Lines, you will work with your colleagues in the Financial Lines team as part of a hybrid role based in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.

Responsibilities

  • The administration of Financial Lines products – Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice, Directors & Officers Liability and Cyber Insurance.
  • Proactively managing the administration of renewals including the issuing of documentation.
  • Processing mid-term amendments.
  • Developing a detailed understanding of all our Financial Lines products.
  • Committing to continually improving quality and efficiency within the team, and to achieving personal and team objectives.
  • Maintaining customer focus and company standards.

Other duties and responsibilities as may be required by Management.

Requirements

  • Ability to be proactive and have a can do attitude.
  • Minimum APA qualification is essential.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in insurance industry
  • Willing to commit to doing their insurance exams as required by the business

Comprehensive training will be provided on all financial lines products

If you are interested in this position, please forward a copy of your CV and covering letter to Jason French at the following e-mail address: [email protected]

KennCo Underwriting Limited is an equal opportunities employer.