Job ID : 5249
Category : Claims
Brand : Economical
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Dartmouth, Canada
Economical is part of Definity, which includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. With strong roots that date back to 1871, Definity has grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We’re proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.
Our promise to you: It’s better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.
Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.
Starting in September, Definity employees move to a hybrid work model so we can collaborate, build mentoring relationships, and solve complex or cross-functional business opportunities together. Our teams work in whichever environment best supports what they're working on and who they're working with. We're actively reinventing our offices as welcoming workspaces that optimize collaboration and empower leaders to use our space to strengthen team dynamics. Our tools and processes seamlessly connect employees from multiple locations, and our culture encourages respectful engagement and flexibility. Leaders work with their teams to determine the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their team, cross-functional engagement, responsibilities and timelines, plus those of our customers, our broker partners, and the company culture.
Reporting to the Team Lead, Claims, you’ll be responsible for investigating and settling first-party automobile and property claims.
What can you expect in this role?
Provide prompt, courteous, accurate and fair claims service to all customers, internal and external
Manage complex and/or commercial auto claims
Fully explain the claim process to all customers in a way they’ll easily understand
Interpret and apply policy wordings to determine appropriate coverage under a customer’s policy
Ensure all claims are promptly and fully investigated, collaborating with fraud investigators when necessary
Work with the customer, broker, and preferred vendors to determine the best way to resolve the claim
Maintain detailed file records by entering pertinent data into the appropriate systems
Process claims payments within your authority level
Initiate salvage and subrogation procedures on assigned claims
Achieve the targeted number of assigned claims per year, while living our core values and meeting competencies
Achieve and maintain a file disposition rate of 100% on a monthly basis
What do you bring to the role?
Whether you’re dealing with customers or co-workers, you’re always professional, friendly and courteous.
Preferably, you have a University degree in any discipline or a college diploma or the CIP designation
Minimum of 3 years experience handling automobile physical damage claims of moderately complex to complex in nature
Advanced knowledge of claims processes and procedures, including experience in both tort and DCPD provinces
You excel under and are comfortable with change
A demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and decision-making skills-detail-oriented and highly organized
A high proficiency with Windows based programs with excellent keyboarding skills
You are team oriented - you value collegiality and accomplishing goals together
You’re an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and an even better listener
An active license in the provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (or the ability to obtain) is an asset
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Candidates will be asked to complete background checks. Successful completion of this process is required.
We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.
Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it:
Hybrid work schedule for most roles
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
Wellness and recognition programs
Discounts on products and services
Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected]
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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