Log in
All jobs
OM

Commercial Claims Negotiator (OMAO)

Old Mutual Kenya
Walvisbay Posted Nov 11, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

Handles a variety of coverage with a defined loss potential. Reviews and proceses claims of low to moderate face value or liability against policies and coverage information. Decision-making is structured and objective. Initiates necessary investigations. Exercises judgment to assign adjusters or to refer information to attorneys or subject-matter experts for additional data. Settles and negotiates claims within authorised authority.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Namibian Citizenship.

  • Grade 12/NSSC with more than 25 points.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification at an Accredited Institution will be an added advantage.

  • Minimum 2 Years' working experience.

  • Relevant short-term insurance qualification will be an added advantage e.g. COP.

  • Previous short-term underwriting experience will be an added advantage.

  • Must be detail and quality orientated.

  • Computer literacy and good numeric skills are essential.

  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.

  • High energy levels and a team player.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.

  • Afrikaans and English speaking/writing & communicating; and

  • Excellent communicator with a passion for customer service and relationship building.

Job Description:

  • Applying and interpretating Commercial, Agriculture, Infinity Scheme and Hospitality wording to claims.

  • End-to-end negotiating and settlement of Insured recovery claim-pre-litigation through claims assessment, claims payments, processing of claims.

  • Delivering on daily production standards.

  • Following standardised processes and provides administrative support in line with normal business functioning.

  • Responding to immediate administrative requirements within procedure.

  • Using standard administrative techniques to coordinate own work.

  • Being accountable for service delivery through own efforts.

  • Collaborating effectively with others to achieve personal results.

  • Being Individually accountable for managing own time tasks and output quality for periods of 1 day to a maximum of 3 months.

  • Adhering to services standards and provide quality service delivery.

  • Making increase contributions by broadening individual skills.

  • Preforming quality checks on own work.

  • Engage with other in line with organisational guidelines, polices, culture and values; and

  • Adhere to all financial requirements and ensure cost control, adhere to governance control.

na

Skills

  • Action Planning, Claims Management, Claims Settlement, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Executing Plans, Financial Auditing, Insurance Claims Investigations, Insurance Product Management, Insurance Sales, Oral Communications, Presenting Solutions

  • Competencies

  • Action Oriented

## Collaborates

## Drives Results

## Ensures Accountability

## Financial Acumen

## Instills Trust

## Manages Complexity

## Optimizes Work Processes

Education

  • NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate, National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

  • Closing Date

  • 25 November 2026 , 23:59

  • The Old Mutual Story!

Your next opportunity starts here

Prepare, apply, track, interview and get hired — all from one platform, with AI in your corner.

Download app

Or sponsor Premium for someone who's job hunting →