Regional Claims Relationship Manager (South) (JG7) at Santam Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Claims Relationship Managers, ensuring that they are managing and maintaining professional relationships and the performance of MBRs, in line with Santam’s objectives.
• Additionally, the Manager will be responsible to provide technical support to the team regarding all aspects of the motor vehicle repair process, end-to-end.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the CRM team with focus on the end-to-end motor vehicle repair process
• Manage and develop the performance of the CRM team, providing regular feedback, coaching and training to ensure staff are performing well within their targets
• Work closely with and providing technical support to other departments within the motor claims value chain
• Manage and develop relationships with service providers within the motor claims value chain, providing regular updates
• Identify and assist to develop and implement processes and procedures to improve the motor vehicle repair process
• Conduct regular audits to ensure quality and compliance
• Manage the budget of the CRM team, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively
• Stay up to date with industry developments and changes in regulations and ensure that the Company is compliant with all relevant requirements
• Monitor and control the following MBR KPIs:

Smart repairs:

• Smart repair technology
• Repair vs replace
• Normalised Cost Ratio (NCR)
• Average Repair Cost (ARC
• ARC plus Ancillary Cost (ACPC)
• Alternative Parts Utilisation
• Paint, Labour and Parts Ratio
• Difference in Quotation vs 1st Authorisation
• Difference in 1st Authorisation vs FRC
• Difference in Quotation vs FRC
• Additional request after FRC

Report on MBR and Santam system compliance and maintenance:

• Abuntex
• Qapter Connect
• AudaAudit
• RPM
• Parts Procurement Systems
• AudaTarget

Santam Systems:

• BPM/ClaimCenter
• Initiate, lead and manage Supplier Performance Measurement meetings
• Monitor, Identify and Manage trends, agree upon action plan and monitor compliance
• Training, upskilling and coaching of reporting staff
• Report on supplier capacity
• Create daily, weekly and monthly reports for feedback
• Project and change management
• Manage and report on Catastrophic events

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• VDQ professional qualification, or Automotive body refinisher or, Automotive mechanic 
• At least 5 years’ experience in operation management in the motor vehicle repair and insurance industry
• Experience of managing a group of CRMs or similar professionals, with a particular focus on the automotive industry
• Experience in staff management, including performance management and staff development
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation 
• In depth knowledge of Abuntex products such as Qapter Connect, AudaTarget (NCR), AudaInvoice, Parts Procurement systems
• Good business acumen and understanding of business principles (profit, loss, margin, efficiency, etc)
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, automotive engineering, or a related field (advantageous) 
• Expert knowledge in the relevant vehicle repair processes and repair methods
• Expert Microsoft Excel user

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Performance management
• Knowledge of insurance industry regulations and requirements
• Familiarity with automotive engineering principles and terminology
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-motivation and drive