Claims Specialist, Design Professional
- Montréal, QC
- 88.500-132.500 $ par an
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Providing thoughtful and comprehensive coverage analysis on all new matters and acting as a resource to our underwriting team for wording and account reviews.
- Utilizing experience and information obtained to evaluate financial exposures. Negotiating appropriate and timely resolutions on assigned claims across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partnering with internal and external counsel in setting and pursuing effective and cost-efficient litigation strategies for claims in litigation. Active participation in mediations and settlement conferences as appropriate.
- Coordinating and managing communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Underwriting, brokers, reinsurers, external vendors, etc.) while ensuring the highest level of customer service.
- Consulting with and reporting to Claims Management and Claims Legal, as warranted, on large losses and contentious coverage matters. Ensuring all steps are taken to achieve the best outcome.
- Maintaining file notes, preparing internal reporting, timely reserving, issuing payments, and setting of electronic file diary are in accordance with best practices guidelines.
- Identifying, monitoring, and reporting on emerging trends within the insurance industry and legislative changes.
- Active participation in new account and renewal meetings as required.
- Taking an active role in the development of educational material and risk management initiatives for policyholders and agents. Facilitating the delivery of this material through public speaking engagements and individual consultation.
- Fluently bilingual in both official languages (French & English).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Representative’s Certificate for Commercial-lines claims adjustment in compliance with AMF requirements.
- Moderate experience handling litigation claims for Professional lines of business.
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable degree. MBA preferred. LLB preferred
- Obtained or working toward Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation preferred.
- Impeccable ethical reputation and an unwavering dedication to collaboration with clients, brokers, internal teams, and vendors; evidencing professionalism and diplomacy in all situations.
- Superior verbal and written communication in both official languages, collaboration, presentation and influencing skills with the established ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the proven ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative toward continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly TEAMs, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.