
National Property Claims Manager - Full Time (Anywhere in Canada)
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Provide technical direction to property adjusters regarding file handling; directing the investigation, negotiation and settlement of claims
- Ensure quality standards are met through the review and analysis of quality assurance reviews
- Provide file review feedback and file direction on file completion as required
- In preparation for QA file reviews, review billings and fees in accordance with client billing expectations and corporate standards
- Handle insured and client complaints, monitor and ensure resolutions reached
- Review, analyze, revise, and sign adjuster’s reports, ensuring compliance/accuracy and efficiency
- Review fees for accuracy and quality
- Acts in a consultative and advisory capacity on claims matters and technical issues such as: coverage analysis, investigation, policy interpretation, settlement negotiation, and reserve establishment for claims
- Provides file review feedback and in some cases direction on file completion
- Coach, mentor and train junior adjusters and new hires
- Prepare and discuss performance reviews with staff members
- Provides guidance and feedback regarding performance
- Support technical training and other development requirements
- Coordinate and facilitate staff meeting on a regular basis
- In conjunction with the Licensing Officer, monitor and track licensing status/issues with FSCO and manage criteria for all direct reports
- Monitor and assess resources (capacity) vs. volume in conjunction with management team
- Support and participate in the recruitment and selection of staff
- Participate in business development objectives as set out by the Corporation
- Manage file pending to support production expectations as agreed with management. Percentage of time will vary depending on management responsibilities.
- Support the account management and effective partnerships with dedicated accounts, running performance overviews.
- Special projects as assigned by management
- CIP / FCIP designation or actively pursuing
- Minimum 10 years claims adjusting experience with experience at the management level
- Working towards full Adjusters License
- Proficient with use of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Onedrive)
- Strong communication skills, including listening, interviewing, negotiating, and must be able to flex style appropriate to audience
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage conflicting priorities in an effective manner
- Strong interpersonal skills allowing you to effectively deal with conflict and difficult situations
- Strong commitment to ongoing education and learning
- Effective written skills including those of a technical nature
- Effective oral skills, including effective written skills including grammar and those of a technical nature listening, interviewing, negotiating, must be able to flex style appropriate to audience.
- Proactive and positive approach to customer service ensuring that all inquiries are effectively dealt with in a timely manner.
- Leadership skills - the ability to lead people effectively
- Business Acumen - the ability to initiate and contribute to business development through visibility, displaying of technical expertise and networking
- Initiative - must be able to proactively identify new opportunities within the industry and successfully lead those opportunities to conclusion
- Teamwork – 5 years’ experience working with a team and genuine intent to work cooperatively with others
- Determination – the ability to continue to strive for a solution despite obstacles from others and/or uncontrollable situations
- Achievement Orientation - demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness to achieve desired goals and o objectives
- Problem Solving - the ability to look at situations and barriers to creatively provide solutions that meet the needs of all parties in the best collective manner possible
- Service Orientation - Creates and sustains an organizational culture which encourages others to provide the quality of service essential to high performance