Senior Litigation Specialist

Who is Allstate:

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. The company is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years and prioritizes supporting employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to provide reassurance with its "You’re in Good Hands" promise.

Through our core values, Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity and Family, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Benefits to Joining Allstate:

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)

• Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment)

• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans

• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions

• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.

• Personal reflection day

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Working within the community and giving back!

Role Designation: Remote

Job Description:

Our team is expanding, and our National Claims team is actively seeking to hire a Senior Litigation Specialist, Casualty Claims Bodily Injury for our National BI team. Reporting to the Manager Casualty Claims Litigation in this role, you will be responsible for the full handling of large loss complex litigation claims with an emphasis on timely and fair resolution.

Accountabilities:

• Investigates and settles large loss complex litigation files.

• Directs and guides activities of defence counsel, to bring cases to optimum & timely resolution.

• Interprets complex insurance wordings/case law, determines policy coverages, and establishes reserves.

• Reviews and assess reports from defence counsel, approves settlements and process payments within established authorization limits or approval of management.

• Attends private mediations, settlement meetings, hearings, etc. as required.

• Provides input into the development of tactics relating to regional cost containment strategies.

• Identifies & understands emerging trends and problems with consideration given to multiple variables, i.e., legislations, interpretations, impacts severity initiatives to improve results.

• Mentors and coaches junior claim staff as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of strong insurance background in a BI claim environment.

• Advanced knowledge of claim handling of Bodily Injury claims.

• Advanced file settlement/resolution skills.

• Enrolled in, or completion of, CIP designation.

• Excellent communication skills.

• University degree/college diploma or equivalent work experience.

• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.