
Claims Advisor/Senior Claims Advisor- Surety
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Oversee and handle complex claims on surety bonds including assessing coverage, liability, quantum, and recovery of loss activities and complete bonded obligations.
- Maintain relationships and synergy with Surety Underwriting and provides client support on moderately complex claims related matters.
- Work closely with your Manager to develop and recommend strategies in the file handling and resolution of claims.
- Can effectively navigate and determine strategies relating to insolvencies and dealing with Trustee/Receivers as they arise.
- Demonstrates strong negotiating and problem-solving skills and following through to execution and resolution of a claim.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills in the collection of documentation and setting out and documenting the rationale of claim strategy and settlements within established authorization levels.
- Manage internal and external resources such as legal counsel and consultants retained for claims handling assistance and apply expense mitigation for same.
- Assist management with driving changes as needed and help strategize initiatives for the department as they arise.
- Maintain a collaborative and transparent communication with all stakeholders associated with the Surety line of business including internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth relationships and delivering a second-to-none experience driven from our core values.
- Legal degree is an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years of surety claim experience or 2-5 year experience in construction and/or contract management.
- Management, coaching and mentoring experience is an asset.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with attention to detail
- Strong negotiation
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Flexibility with travel, as required