Advisor, Claims Technical

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Love What You Do

Work is a big part of our lives, so it makes sense to choose a company that offers truly rewarding work. At Economical Insurance®, your contributions, creativity, and energy won’t go to waste. Our passionate culture and pioneering mentality infuse everything we do, which is why our one-million-plus policyholders know we’ll protect their homes, businesses, farms, cars, and pets like they’re our own.

We’re not afraid to see how far we can push the envelope to make insurance better. Our family of companies includes Sonnet, the only Canadian home and auto insurer offering a fully online buying experience, and Petline, the largest Canadian pet insurance company. We’re also preparing to become a publicly traded company, a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity for everyone who joins our team.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — and its customers — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

Please Note: This position may be based out of any of the branches listed below.

Mississauga, London, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Waterloo, Toronto-Metro, Montreal, Halifax

Large Complex and Specialty claims is a diverse group of the strongest technical claims minds sitting nationally and supporting every area of the Claims operation. Through our Committee structure LC&S shapes and articulates the Economical philosophy of reserving, litigation and coverage interpretation.

As a CTA, you will provide technical direction on the most complex and challenging files, regularly meet with our senior leadership to provide briefings, interact closely with Commercial Insurance, Personal Insurance, Reinsurance and Governance. CTA’s deliver outstanding results through development of training programs, litigation strategy and legal vendor management. This role is an innovative touch point to the most challenging aspects of Claims.

Reporting to the Manager, Large Complex & Specialty Claims, you are a senior claims professional with a track record of progressively challenging assignments. You are motivated by a challenge and strive to continually push the boundaries of your adjusting experience and personal learnings You are comfortable working with autonomy but have a keen sense of team and are willing to assist others. You have a desire to work at the pinnacle of the adjusting experience, on a high-performance team.

What can you expect in this role?

• Manage a portfolio of large complex claims both directly and indirectly.
• Coach and Mentor junior staff.
• Engage all stakeholders in the effective management of a claim including underwriting, reinsurance, actuary and senior leadership.
• Assist in the quality assurance audits of our Claims staff, vendors and brokers.
• Represent Economical in litigation, mediation and alternate dispute processes.
• Assist in training and providing technical support to team members.
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• 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 12 - 15 years general claims handling experience.
• Fully licensed in both commercial and personal lines in the province of Quebec.
• A minimum of 8 years claims experience handling at least one of the following exposures: large CGL claims / E&O / D&O / US Liability / Environmental / Class Action / Latent defect as well as Vise Cache in the province of Quebec.
• Experience with mediation, arbitration, règlement à l’amiable and litigation.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and strong computer skills.
• Perform well in a busy operation and remain calm under pressure.
• Strive to continually push the boundaries of your adjusting experience and personal learnings.
• Team player adaptable to a changing environment
  
  

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including credit & criminal checks)

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

We Offer

• Competitive salaries, with potential for an annual raise and bonus
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Generous time away, including vacation and personal needs days
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Two annual wellness campaigns — participants earn up to $300 each year to spend on almost anything supporting health and work-life balance (think things like spa days, daycare, pet grooming)
• An unlimited employee referral bonus program
• Flexible work schedule
• Discounts on products and services
  
  

How To Apply

To complete the online application process, you’ll need to upload your resume and cover letter in one document. The posting will close at midnight on the deadline date; in order to successfully apply, please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 p.m. the day before the deadline.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: hrsharedservices@economical.com.

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