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Adele  Wentzel

Adele Wentzel

Claims Specialist
Cape Town

Summary

Claims Specialist with expertise in settlement preparation, claims processing and negotiation. Diplomatic and personable professional accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential information and investigating complex liability claims. Committed to maintaining customer satisfaction and contributing to company success. Attentive team player consistently treating clients fairly and with diplomacy. Hardworking and communicative individual with more than 20 years experience in the insurance industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Claims Consultant

Marsh McLennan Group Of Companies
Cape Town
04.2019 - 10.2023

I worked on the Shoprite Checkers account doing Public Liability claims.We handled the claims process from when it was notified by the client until finalized.Liaising with the client when necessary to reach an amicable resolution to the claim.Working closely with legal council,suppliers and insurance companies. As well as their customers. Later I was asked to assist with the Assets claims.Also handling the claims process from start to finish.I handled both portfolios but due to the volume,I then only worked on the Assets claims.

Claims Consultant

Willis Towers Watson
Cape Town
07.2017 - 04.2019

I worked on the Clicks account doing Public Liability and Assets claims within the deductible.I worked from the customer's premises.We handled the claims process from when the claim is reported to finalization.We liaised with the customer and their clients.As well as legal council where necessary. They were provided with the claim file and any additional information that was required.

Claims Consultant

Glenrand MIB/Aon
Cape Town
01.2010 - 01.2015

I handled commercial and corporate claims.As well as personal lines. Handled the claims process from start to finish.Liaising with the client and suppliers,as well as insurers.I started with Glen rand MIB which became Aon in 2012.I was then asked to help out on the Shoprite account,and eventually I stayed to work on that account permanently. I handled the Public Liability claims.Liaising with the client and their customers,legal council and suppliers. As well as insurance companies.We worked from the client's head office. The account then went to Jardine Lloyd Thompson in 2015 .One of the client's conditions were that the new brokers will employ the current claims staff.

Claims Consultant

SA Eagle/Zurich
Cape Town
10.2001 - 01.2010

I worked in commercial and corporate claims.Liaising with brokers,suppliers, assessors and loss adjustors.Doing motor claims as well.Appointing assessors,follow ups with brokers and paying claims.With a large mandate for claims settlements.

Recovery Technician

Mutual And Federal
Cape Town
01.1998 - 01.2001

I started out with no claims experience as a recoveries technician on motor claims . Thrown it at the deep and with a small team..I handled the recoveries process from start to finish.Liaising with third parties and the client.As well as brokers and legal council where necessary. Assisting with providing the necessary documentation and information.

Education

Matric -

Elsies River High School
Elsies River
01.1985 - 11.1990

B.A. Degree - Law, Political Science,Psychology

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
02.1991 - 03.1997

Skills

    Claims Investigation

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Additional Information

REFERENCES:

Omar Mohamed (Marsh) 021 833 4867/ 071 678 9825

Gayle Keys (Glenrand MIB) 083 397 3999

Truly Hough(Aon) 082 781 3340

Timeline

Claims Consultant

Marsh McLennan Group Of Companies
04.2019 - 10.2023

Claims Consultant

Willis Towers Watson
07.2017 - 04.2019

Claims Consultant

Glenrand MIB/Aon
01.2010 - 01.2015

Claims Consultant

SA Eagle/Zurich
10.2001 - 01.2010

Recovery Technician

Mutual And Federal
01.1998 - 01.2001

B.A. Degree - Law, Political Science,Psychology

University of Stellenbosch
02.1991 - 03.1997

Matric -

Elsies River High School
01.1985 - 11.1990
Adele WentzelClaims Specialist