Full-Time Sr. Casualty Specialist Adjuster – various locations
Job Description
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Sr. Casualty Specialist Adjuster
This position may be based out of any of the branches listed below.
Mississauga, London, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Woodstock, Waterloo, Toronto-Metro, Montreal, Halifax
Description:
Our client, an ambitious, innovative and fast-paced company, they offer exceptional training and development programs, competitive pay, great benefits, a company-matched savings plan, and paid volunteer days — all within an engaging, fun, and collaborative work environment.
Reporting to the Team Leader, you are accountable for providing claim settlement, technical support and authority to independent adjusters and brokers, in all regions of the country. You will provide settlement authority on reporting files handled by independent adjusters or brokers by providing payments in a timely manner.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Directing and instructing independent adjusters throughout the claims process until resolution of the file.
- Processing claims payments within the level of authority after verifying claimant’s entitlement.
Assisting in the quality assurance audits of our vendors and brokers. - Organizing and attending meetings, discoveries and conferences relevant to the claim files.
Formulating future handling strategies in conjunction with legal counsel and/or independent adjusters. This includes reviewing case law and coverage, identifying issues and concerns in relation to corporate exposures, clarifying issues, and determining how best to proceed to bring file to early resolution. - Conducting settlement analysis. This includes reviewing the file and screen notes, understanding the strengths, weaknesses and exposures, translating the analysis into a settlement proposal and developing a recommendation for approval adhering to staff authority and corporate guidelines.
- Representing the Company in claim litigation and alternate dispute processes.
Communicating with Underwriting Department on matters relevant to the claim files.
Assisting in training and providing technical support to team members.
Characteristics
- Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions, whether with customers, co-workers or vendors.
- Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure.
- Team player adaptable to a changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently
Qualifications:
- University degree in any discipline or a 2 year college diploma from a provincially recognized and funded community college or fully completed CIP designation.
- A minimum of 5-10 years claims handling experience specializing in complex, high value property claims (personal and commercial)
- Experience in handling of complex commercial fleet and cargo claims, is preferred
- Experience in handling Casualty and Bodily Injury claims is an asset
- Experience in handling of Non-Ontario AB claims is an asset
- Experience with mediation, arbitration and litigation is preferred
- Proficient in MS Office and strong computer skills.
How to Apply
I look forward to assisting you in your next career advancement Call Elaine at 416-703-5120 ext 204 or email Elaine@insurancecareernet.com Or reach out on LinkedIn https://ca.linkedin.com/in/elaine-kinsella-26a37523 When you work with Insurance Career Network, you are working with an entire team of Insurance Recruiters. Our team has the contacts to help you find your next great opportunity. We thank all applicants however only those being considered will be contacted.691 total views, 1 today
