About the role

  • Catastrophe Field Claims Specialist managing on-site inspections and settlements for residential property claims. Offering exceptional customer service and collaborating with policyholders and vendors during catastrophe events.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site investigations and inspections for residential property claims arising from catastrophe events
  • Investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle moderate to high-complexity property claims , including large loss files
  • Interpret insurance policy wordings and determine coverage, liability, and appropriate reserves
  • Document claim files thoroughly with notes, evaluations, estimates, and decision rationale
  • Prepare, review, critique, and negotiate reconstruction estimates using industry-standard estimating platforms
  • Ensure prompt, fair, and equitable claim resolution in accordance with company guidelines and authority levels
  • Process claim payments within established authority
  • Communicate empathetically and professionally with policyholders during stressful loss situations
  • Work collaboratively with contractors, restoration vendors, engineers, and other service providers to bring claims to completion
  • Negotiate settlements with insureds and vendors in alignment with business standards
  • Support catastrophe response initiatives and contribute to meeting productivity, quality, and customer service objectives
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to claims practices and processes
  • Provide guidance or support to Claims Assistants or junior team members as required

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience adjusting residential property claims, including moderate to complex losses
  • Experience handling catastrophe or large-loss residential property claims preferred
  • Post-secondary education, diploma, or relevant certification
  • CIP designation completed or in progress
  • Strong knowledge of property coverage interpretation and claim investigation
  • Proven ability to manage a high-volume pending inventory in a fast-paced CAT environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-service mindset
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned CAT territory
  • Technical & Industry Experience: Proficiency with property estimating software (e.g., Xactimate, Xactanalysis)
  • Experience using claims management systems (e.g., Guidewire ClaimsCenter)
  • Ability to review and negotiate complex reconstruction scopes and pricing
  • Bonus Qualifications: IICRC Certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • HAAG Certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Experience adjusting auto claims is an asset
  • Bilingualism is considered an asset

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services)
  • Good Office program (receive up to 400$ back after purchasing office equipment)
  • Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans
  • Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions
  • Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing
  • Personal reflection day
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Working within the community and giving back!

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$67,200 - CA$109,725 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Tech skills

Guidewire

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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