Claims Examiner Job Opportunity in Calgary

Job Title:    Claims Examiner
Job Location:    Calgary, AB, Canada
Employer:    Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
About Us:
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company was established in 1896, in the small village of Wawanesa Manitoba. The venture began small, but quickly picked up speed as more policies were written. By 1960, The Wawanesa Life Insurance Company was established, and operations expanded to various provinces across Canada. Today, we conduct business all across Canada, California, and Oregon, and offer an assortment of property, auto, commercial, and life products. Our combined assets total more than 7 billion, and our annual premiums exceed 2 billion.
As a policyholder owned company we offer great stability, lots of opportunity for growth, and most importantly a work environment that is respectful, challenging and rewarding. We provide our employees with fully competitive compensation packages that include competitive salaries, profit sharing plan, education assistance, and extended health benefits. We are always looking for new talent, and are looking forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:
Reporting to the Property Claims Supervisor, the incumbent reviews and directs Independent Adjuster’s investigations and evaluates, negotiates, and settles claims arising under personal lines, farm and commercial policies.

Job Requirements:

•     University degree or college diploma and/or equivalent business experience.
•     CIP designation or working towards would be an asset.
•     Thorough knowledge of the litigation process and provincial legislation/statutes.
•     Valid Alberta Drivers License.
•     3-5 years related experience within insurance or related industry.
•     Technical expertise in the investigation, quantification and settlement of automobile, property, liability, and casualty claims.
•     Multi-line product knowledge (commercial and personal products).
•     Litigation management skills.
•     Knowledge of litigation and arbitration process.
•     Knowledge of the principles of contracts and contract law.
•     Knowledge of medical terminology and the relationship to quantum.
•     Knowledge and use of MS applications: Outlook, Excel, Word, Power point and the internet.
•     Detailed orientated, well organized, professional.
•     Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
•     Critical thinking skills: using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and/or approaches to problems.
•     Energetic and self-directed, with effective time management and organizational skills.
•     Proven organization, time-management, administrative and computer skills.

Job Duties:

• Advise Independent Adjuster’s of Wawanesa’s philosophy, reviewing reports and ensuring they are complete and on track, controlling costs where possible and verifying coverage.
• Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to effect fair and prompt disposal of cases and to contribute to a reduced loss ratio.
• Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
• Pay and process claims within a designated authority level.
• Overseeing large losses.
• Attend questioning proceedings, mediations, judicial dispute resolution (JDR) and mini trials.Overseeing large losses.
• Establish, adjust reserves and provide reserve recommendations to ensure reserving activities consistent with corporate policies.
• Enter claim payments, reserves and new claims on computer system, inputting concise yet sufficient file documentation.
• Process payments and obtain necessary releases in a timely manner.
• Resolve complex claims using high service oriented file handling.
• Knowledge of the Minor Injury Regulation, Insurance Act of Alberta, Traffic Safety Act, Tort Law, the Intercompany Agreement and other relevant legislation.
• Represent the company in a respectful and professional manner, applying the principal of good faith in all dealings.
• Attend legal and vendor seminars to obtain knowledge regarding legislation and trends in the insurance industry.

Wawanesa provides its employees with respectful, challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, profit sharing, benefits and a defined benefit pension plan). The benefit package is comprehensive and far ranging. Wawanesa provides a stable and rewarding environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.

Deadline Date: 21/02/2014

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