Responsibilities :

• Full handle of both direct deal and litigated files
• Investigate, evaluate, negotiate automobile and property tort loss of moderate to high complexity
• Manage challenging coverage claims with tact and professionalism
• Arrange and manage vendors for your investigation (IA's, surveillance, legal defence, defence medicals)
• Accurately assess and reserve the claim in line with corporate protocols and guidelines
• Maintain control of expenses through pro-active handling techniques
• Manage claims in litigation, participate in mediations, pre-trials and trials
• Obtain approval from Manager on claims above authority
• Assist in training and providing support to the junior and intermediate bodily injury adjusters
• Assist the leadership team with operational objectives and special projects

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years experience handling Casualty claims required
• Strong organizational; decision making and problem-solving skillset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to identify and analyze coverage issues
• Expertise in file preparation, and demonstrate ability to negotiate a file to resolution
• Knowledge of principles and practices of claims settlement, policy wording, fraud investigations
• Ability to cross-reference information with attention to detail
• Strong general computer knowledge required
• CIP or working towards designation is an asset
• Ability to understand insurance contracts in various jurisdictions is an asset
• Knowledge of handling claims across Canada, as well as US exposures is an asset

Compensation : Competitive salary, bonus, paid benefits from day 1, and pension plan.

DGA Careers has been proudly serving the Canadian insurance industry for over 30 years, specializing in providing insurance recruiting services to major insurers, insurance brokerage firms and independent adjusting firms.

With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Edmonton, and Calgary, DGA Careers is well positioned to conduct searches with a national scope.

Our unrivalled professional network across Canada provides us with the ability to reach vital key influencers and passive candidates nationally.