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28 Oct 2016

Full-Time Inside Property & Casualty Claims Adjuster

MAX Canada Insurance Company – Posted by MAX Canada Insurance Company Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

The Company

MAX Canada Insurance Company is a unique faith-based property and casualty insurance company providing home, farm and commercial lines.  Our vision of creating and sustaining wholeness is lived out through our insurance products and our unique Mutual Aid Ministries program wherein we offer emotional, physical and spiritual wholeness beyond the insurance product.  MAX has four key core values that are followed in our business:  stewardship, community, mutual aid and seeking divine guidance.

MAX Canada is licensed in five provinces, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia with its home office in Baden, Ontario located west of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

A wonderful opportunity is available immediately for an Inside Property/Casualty Claims Adjuster in a growing Property and Casualty company in the Kitchener Waterloo area.  This position will report directly to the MAX Canada Claims Manager located in the Kitchener office. This position requires a self-motivated individual with the ability to handle all MAX Canada property and claims and work with staff across North America.

Responsibilities of Position:

  • Direct handling of property and casualty losses with an average 125+ pending
  • Complete thorough investigation on claims to determine coverage, liability, and damages on property and casualty claims
  • Evaluate, negotiate, reserve,  and settle claims within authority levels
  • Direct and control independent adjusters handling losses on behalf of MAX ensuring efficient and effective servicing and administration of claims
  • Develop progressive claims handling strategies and procedures to improve quality and reduce claims processing expenses
  • Manage and control litigation costs and work with attorneys on coverage/defense of lawsuits
  • Report directly to the MAX Canada Claims Manager
  • Provide requested claim reports to the MAX Canada Claims Manager including large loss reports, claim data analysis, risks reviews, etc.
  • Work with other team members to provide outstanding service
  • Travel as necessary for claims inspections, training, settlement conferences, etc.
  • Have an appreciation and commitment to MAX Canada’s faith-based values and those we serve

Educational Skill and Experience Requirements:

  • University Degree, College Diploma or A.I.I.C. Designation preferred
  • 3+ years experience in claims adjusting
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Excellent negotiation and analytical skills for use with customers and legal representative
  • Knowledge of insurance contracts, claims policies and procedures
  • Ability to learn computer systems and other technologies
  • Ability to maintain quality work product and professionalism, especially during high volume
  • Ability to develop and apply knowledge of injury, property and liability issues to handle claims within authority
  • Ability to emphasize with people during difficult times
  • Possess competence in communication, relationship building, analytical thinking, customer focus, accountability and quality of work product
  • Self-motivated and ability to work in small office setting
  • Provide excellent service to customers, brokers and agents

Other welcome assets include:

  • Knowledge of the Mennonite and Brethren In Christ constituency in Canada

Rewards

  • Being part of a team that makes a difference through a unique insurance program
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous employee benefit package

 

How to Apply

To learn more about MAX Canada and the wider MAX North America enterprise, see www.maxinsurance.com.  Resumes and salary requirements may be emailed to Sharon Wine, Director of Administration & HR, at skwine@maxinsurance.com.  

Job Categories: Adjuster. Job Types: Full-Time.

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