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Company Details
Name:Cigna
Industry: Insurance
Description: Cigna is a global health service company, dedicated to helping the people we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security. Cigna has almost 40,000 employees who service over 80 million customer relationships around the world. Within its international division, a dedicated unit - headquartered in Belgium - focuses on the needs of International Organisations. This unit is specialised in servicing customers in remote areas as well as central hubs with five service centres in each time zone (Miami, Antwerp, Madrid, Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur) and local representations on every continent. When you work at Cigna, you can count on a different kind of career. >> Why join us? Healthy careers Cigna gives you the opportunity to grow and develop professionally and personally. Because we know our success begins with yours. Healthy returns We offer you monetary and non-monetary rewards. Our compensation is differentiated among employees based on responsibilities and performance. Healthy culture We stand
Job Description

Main Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for client communication for designated account relationships and contracts. This includes responding to clients in a timely manner, providing complete and accurate information in one go.

KEY AREAS:

  • Manage day-to-day communication with clients and insurers through various channels (Email, Phone, and Letter), with Emails and Calls being the primary channels.
  • As part of a hybrid team, handle customer interactions via both Emails and Calls simultaneously, multitasking based on inflow and daily planning requirements.
  • Contribute to using the most efficient communication channels (phone, email, letter).
  • Coordinate and ensure follow-ups for assigned contracts/clients.
  • Answer client calls, provide necessary information, log the call in the system, and respond via email immediately instead of reassigning the task to the queue.
  • Follow up on personal queue for cases where replies have been received.
  • Take ownership of assigned emails and complete necessary actions before end of business.
  • Monitor queues to ensure no calls are left unanswered or abandoned.
  • Review medical reports submitted by clients to determine if an Initial Letter of Guarantee can be approved for the provider.
  • Verify completeness of reimbursement documents before assigning cases to the Claims Team.
  • Maintain accurate records and filing.
  • Proactively optimize workflows to achieve set targets.
  • Translate communications, medical reports, or other documents if needed.
  • Work according to priorities indicated in the work plan to meet KPIs (ASA, TAT, NPS, etc.).
  • Handle complaints, analyze root causes, and identify improvements to enhance customer satisfaction.

Relations to other positions

  • Assist Supervisors and Senior Supervisors with tasks such as preparing presentations, analyses, and statistics.
  • Provide necessary information to involved parties: clients, insurers, International Customer Services, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Communication.
  • Contribute to maintaining a cooperative and friendly working environment.
  • Inform Supervisors and Senior Supervisors of problems and inefficiencies.

Required skills and qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Studies in Translation, Interpreting, or Foreign Languages are highly valued.
  • Minimum one year of experience in a related field (Customer Service - handling calls and responding to client emails).

Specific Knowledge:

  • Primary language will be English: Fluency in German, French, or Spanish is highly preferred and considered a strong advantage.

Soft Skills:

  • Decision-making: Able to take appropriate action on allocated files based on available information and communicate decisions clearly in writing.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Accuracy: Works precisely when providing information via email.
  • Discipline: Adheres to procedures, agreements, and document flows.
  • Efficiency: Balances quality and quantity effectively.
  • Team player: Works well in a team and provides constructive feedback.
  • Computer proficiency: Quickly learns and uses office applications.
  • Discretion: Handles confidential (medical) information responsibly.

Working Requirement:                                  

  • Ability to work rotational shifts during weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Shift rotation: Monday to Sunday, 5 days a week, 9 hours per day.
  • Shifts range from early (e.g., 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) to late (e.g., 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM).
  • 5 working days with 2 days off per week.
  • Willingness to volunteer for overtime during off days, holidays, and after working hours.
  • Ability to work from home and office with a high-speed dedicated Wi-Fi connection (mandatory).
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

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