Senior Claims Associate

Date: 8 Oct 2026

Location: St. Andrew, Jamaica

Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.

Your AIB

Allied Insurance Brokers (AIB) Limited invites applications from experienced, suitable, qualified and dynamic individuals for the position of:

SENIOR CLAIMS ASSOCIATE

Purpose of Job

To provide guidance, process reported incidents/accidents and to negotiate the best claim settlement in the requisite timelines on the client’s behalf. Further to administer and coordinate activities of the Claims Department, where required.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Accurately record verbal and written incident/claim reports from and on behalf of clients within the stipulated timelines.
  • Evaluate clients' portfolio to determine appropriate coverage for filing claim.
  • Provide guidance to customers in the reporting and preparation of claims, including the completion of Claim Forms, where necessary.
  • Observing the weekly follow-up system and maintaining the client contact as required.
  • Ensure claims updates on the system are current, and made available to the Underwriting departments.
  • Negotiate terms and quantum of claims with Adjusters, Insurers and Clients.
  • Offer assistance and advice on technical matters to members of staff under supervision.
  • Assist in training staff via day-to-day interaction on the job.
  • Generate quarterly reports of all outstanding claims; conduct reviews with corporate clients and assist in the annual review of all outstanding claims.

Minimum education and and experience

  • BSC in Management Studies
  • At least two (2) years experience working in the General Insurance Industry in Claims.
  • Diploma in Insurance Studies or pursuing the ACII or its equivalent.

Key Competencies

  • Working knowledge of Motor, Property, Liability and Personal Accident classes of general insurance.
  • Good negotiation skill with experience in dispute resolution.
  • The ability to work on own initiative.
  • The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational and supervisory skills.
  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to handle multiple priorities.

 

Purpose of Position

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven

​​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 01/10/2026 via the Careers section of SuccessFactors.

 

Allied Insurance Brokers Limited upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability, and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.