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
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.
Interested candidates please contact Maurice Reichberg at 416-868-6711 x.232 or forward your resume in confidence to maurice@dgacareers.com. If you are working with another DGA recruiter, feel free to ask them about this position.