Claims Specialist managing various insurance claims for Caradoc Townsend Mutual Insurance Company. Investigating, evaluating, and resolving claims while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
Investigate and evaluate claims across multiple lines of business (property, auto, and liability) to determine coverage, liability, damages, and appropriate settlement outcomes.
Review claim documentation, policy wording, endorsements, and supporting evidence to confirm eligibility and compliance.
Communicate with claimants, insureds, witnesses, brokers, and third parties to gather required information and explain claims processes and decisions.
Negotiate settlements in accordance with policy provisions and delegated authority.
Identify claims requiring escalation, litigation, or external expertise and provide recommendations to management and legal counsel.
Participate in litigation support activities, including file preparation, consultations with counsel, and attendance at hearings where required.
Handle Property, Liability, Accident Benefits and Bodily Injury claims as required, with focus on Accident Benefits claims, in support of overall multiline adjusting needs.
Provide technical guidance and interpretation of policy coverage, exclusions, and conditions to ensure consistent claims handling.
Review and analyze complex or escalated claims files to ensure adherence to internal standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Support consistency in reserving practices and submit claim liability information to actuarial or leadership teams as required.
Assist in resolving claims-related complaints and appeals requiring advanced technical review.
Act as a resource for staff on coverage interpretation and adjusting practices, including property, auto, and liability claims.
Review claims processes, procedures, and workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and quality improvement.
Ensure claims handling aligns with company policies, procedures, and applicable legislation and regulatory standards.
Prepare reports and analyze claims data to support monitoring, quality assurance, and management decision-making.
Contribute to training initiatives, documentation, and knowledge sharing related to complex claims handling and policy interpretation.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in insurance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in multiline insurance claims, preferably within a mutual insurance environment.
Strong technical knowledge of insurance policy wording, coverage analysis, liability determination, and claims reserving.
Experience handling complex, high-value, or escalated claims and supporting litigation-related activities.
Familiarity with Ontario insurance legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Knowledge of Ontario insurance legislation across multiple lines of business, including Property, Auto, Liability, and Accident Benefits.
Professional insurance designation (e.g., CIP, FCIP, or working toward) is strongly preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
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