VP, Head of Claims Belgium and Netherlands

ppbAre you looking for your next opportunity? /b Sompo has a unique opportunity for a /p pbAre you looking for your next opportunity? /b Sompo has a unique opportunity for a bVP, Head of Claims Belgium and Netherlands /b.br/Sompo International is recruiting for a VP, Head of Claims for Belgium and Netherlands (BeNe). Reporting directly to the Country Manager Insurance Belgium and Netherlands and the Head of Claims Continental Europe, the role will be responsible for developing and managing the BeNe Claims Department in an efficient, effective and scalable manner as the company grows in Belgium and Netherlands. The successful applicant will be required to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and claims experience through the implementation of direct and indirect business claim handling procedures and risk management processes.br/Candidates should be able to provide insight and analysis on complex high profile/high exposure losses, manage metrics and reporting requirements and deliver agreed upon claim service to clients and brokers in a timely and professional manner.br/The role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills as the candidate will be expected to liaise with customers and work closely with executives and senior management across the company. They will need to be able to demonstrate a strong track record of working within a technical claims environment and will be part of an innovative team with a diverse set of responsibilities as would be expected of someone in a senior role. This role will provide the candidate with an exciting opportunity to develop a market leading claims function.br/Location: This position will be based out of our Rotterdam or Brussels offices. We strive for collaboration which is why

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a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers. /p h3Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity /h3 h3What you’ll be doing: /h3 ul liWorking closely with the Head of Claims Continental Europe, the Country Manager Insurance BeNe and Heads of Line of Business in BeNe, the candidate would take a leading role in negotiating claims settlements and establishing adequate claims reserves. /li liEnsuring adherence to the Corporate Governance standards, the Risk Management framework and all related risk analysis and investigation procedures flowing from this policy and the Insurance Claims Handling Manual. /li liMonitoring service providers’ KPIs and ensuring the smooth operation of outsourced claims handling. /li liParticipating as a senior leader in the wider global Sompo claims team. /li liMentoring and training more junior members of the team, managing the most senior ones. /li liWorking with the leads of each function to ensure the claims function forms a close symbiotic working relationship across the company. /li liProviding colleagues with management information designed to continually improve quality of underwriting. /li liFostering and managing relationships with key clients and brokers. /li liManaging relationships with service providers, including TPAs, outsource providers, panel lawyers and adjusters. /li /ul h3What You’ll Bring /h3 ul liProficient knowledge of the BeNe insurance market. /li liEducated to degree level, legal qualification desirable. /li liExperience of managing teams and claims handlers. /li liHigh degree of technical claims expertise across multiple lines of business. /li liExcellent written and verbal Dutch and English, proficient in French. /li liThe ability to actively participate in tasks while also leading, taking responsibility and using own initiative. /li liSpirit of entrepreneurship to build an efficient organization giving the best service to our customers /li liExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail. /li liProblem solving capabilities. /li liExcellent interpersonal and written communication skills. /li liAbility to work within a collaborative, team-oriented environment /li /ul pAt Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why

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competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. /p pOur compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance. /p pWe continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. /p pBelow is a summary of some of the benefits

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, which may vary depending on the country: /p ul liHealth Wellness Benefits /li liRetirement Savings Plans /li liGlobal Parental