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Asanda Xulu

@asandaxulu1

Claims handler with 8 years' short-term insurance and salvage experience, detail-oriented and solution driven.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a claims-focused role in short-term insurance where I can apply end-to-end claims, salvage and investigation expertise, continue training others, and contribute to process improvements in a collaborative, accountable team environment.

I am an experienced claims handler with eight years in short-term insurance administration, skilled in processing claims end-to-end, appointing assessors and investigators, and managing salvages and write-offs. I have trained new staff on motor and glass claims and regularly liaise with brokers to provide status updates and resolve queries.

My strengths include strong administration, attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, Outlook, Citrix and insurance systems. I have experience across commercial and non-commercial insurance, policy administration, telephonic enquiries and data capture.

I am solution-driven, deadline-oriented, adaptable and comfortable working independently or in teams. I bring accountability, resilience under pressure, and a professional work ethic, and I am pursuing personal development as a student pilot to further broaden my skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Santam Emerging Business logoSB
Current

Claims Handler

Santam Emerging Business

Sep 2025 - Present (2 months)

Process commercial and short-term insurance claims end-to-end, appoint assessors/investigators, and issue authorisations, payments and rejections while maintaining weekly status updates and broker communications.

VM

Claims, Salvages Handler

Vulindlela Underwriting Managers

Jul 2017 - Sep 2025 (8 years 2 months)

Handled motor and glass claims from intake to settlement, managed written-off vehicles and salvages, trained new staff, produced salvage and underwriting reports, and supported brokers and underwriting on enquiries and endorsements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SA

Starlite Aviation

Student Pilot License (training), Aviation / Pilot Training

2019 -

Enrolled as a flight student since 2019 with 50 flight hours recorded and holding a student pilot license.

KS

Kloof High School

Matric (National Senior Certificate), Secondary Education

Completed matriculation (National Senior Certificate) in 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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