Liability Claims Adjuster

Official Internal Job Title:

Liability Claims Adjuster

Status:

Regular

Job Description:

This position is responsible for investigating, negotiating and settling serious CGL and bodily injury claims. The adjuster will be responsible for direct file handling and communication with all involved parties.

 

Vacancy: 1 Permanent

Salary range: $78,874 - $112.149/year*This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications and experience.

Summary of Role & Responsibilities:

• Confirm valid coverage

• Fully investigate liability losses

• Fully investigate serious injuries & exposure

• Provide instruction and direction to internal and external vendors i.e.: Adjusters, Legal Counsel, Engineers

• Calculate ultimate probable exposure and reserve accordingly

• Maintain a proactive diary system to monitor files

• Ensure files are up to date with reserve worksheet, case law, medical and liability information

• Mentor and coach junior adjusters

• Prepare Major Loss/Reinsurance Reports and participate in Claims Committee process

• Comply with service standards as outlined in Best Practices

• Actively participate in settlement initiatives along with both private and mandatory mediations

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of regulatory and contractual obligations, medical terminology, vocational rehabilitation concepts and dispute resolution practice

• Experience with internal and external audits

• Detail oriented and well-organized individual

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Travel to mediations/pre-trials/trials is required

• Superb interpersonal skills and leadership qualities/potential

• Work well individually or as a part of a team

• Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs

 

Education and Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience adjusting CGL & BI claims

• CGL experience must include a strong background in coverage (duty to defend vs. indemnify), product liability, occupier’s liability, and environmental losses

• Experience in Municipality losses and construction wrap up an asset

• University or College Degree

• CIP designation or working towards one

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Beneva is an equal opportunity employer, so we encourage all Women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people as well as visible and ethnic minorities to apply.

Purpose : True to its purpose, Beneva places people at the heart of its actions and contributes to the well-being of the community. It accompanies its clients in all stages of their lives, both for their insurance and for their financial services.

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