Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Claims Adjuster - Bodily Injury. This role is based out of our Edmonton office. This role involves investigating, evaluating, negotiating, and settling claims. More specifically, the responsibilities include the following:

What You'll Do:

Manage a portfolio of casualty claims; Confirm coverages, determine liability, and verify the entitlement to coverage; Collect and review medical documents and treatment plans; to quantify claims; Negotiate with claimant counsel; Attend mediations and examinations/questioning as required; Document all file activity in an orderly and detailed fashion; Maintain effective communication channels within the claims department as well as other outside professionals; In time of high volume, assist operations by examining overflow files; Various other duties as required.

What You'll Bring:

Extensive experience in a Bodily Injury role supplemented with post-secondary education and/or a CIP / FCIP designation or working towards same; Must have experience with Commercial General Liability and Personal Liability policies; Must have experience with mediation, arbitration, and litigation; Experience with multi-jurisdictional losses is an asset; Demonstrates exceptional ability to negotiate and critically analyze data and be decisive Has a keen understanding of medical terminology and medical abbreviations; Knowledge of common types of trauma, their treatment, and recovery periods; Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills; Guidewire experience would be considered an asset; Is familiar with auto contract and the Traffic Safety Act and Minor Injury Regulation.

What You'll Experience:

Competitive base pay with annual bonus eligibility Healthy work-life balance including a day off every 4 weeks Matching contributions to your Registered Pension Plan Personal insurance reimbursement Social events held throughout the year Celebration of your team's achievements each year with an annual staff appreciation event A career in a stable and essential industry, at a company with an exceptional corporate culture and opportunities for professional development and advancement

Why Peace Hills:

Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982 with home, auto and business insurance products. Our head office is in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary and Vancouver. We currently employ over 300 staff who work with more than 1,000 broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.

Peace Hills is proudly owned by the Samson Cree Nation, and it is through Wahkotowin - a Cree word that means "kinship" and the interconnectedness of all beings - that we are and continue to be a respected insurer that provides creative and responsive solutions.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee assistance program RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Work Location: In person