Bilingual Disability Claims Consultant

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About the role

  • Bilingual Disability Claims Consultant assessing disputed disability claims for Sun Life’s insurance clients. Supporting appeals, case decisions, client communication and national process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and manage disputed disability claims referred to the Appeal team through Sun Life’s disability appeal process
  • Assess disputed disability claims in accordance with claims practices and procedures within organizational service standards
  • Take action on appeals where information gaps are identified by obtaining outstanding information and/or requesting appropriate third party assessments
  • Support Disability Case Managers on optimal claims decisions, considering contract, medical, functional and vocational components
  • Work with Team Managers to identify and close gaps in case management and decision deficiencies through coaching
  • Evaluate and weigh the totality of information and the impact decisions have on clients
  • Communicate with clients respectfully and empathetically throughout the appeal process and deliver final appeal decisions sensitively
  • Report on emerging trends for national action and leverage learnings where suitable
  • Identify opportunities to continuously improve processes to meet service excellence, quality and financial commitments

Requirements

  • Exceptional decision making and case management skills focused on positive outcomes for plan sponsor, plan member and Sun Life Financial
  • Critical thinking and stellar client service skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
  • Solid knowledge of group disability insurance policy and coverage concepts
  • Excellent listening skills and capacity for empathy
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to present case reviews in group settings and collaborate in group discussions
  • Ability to evaluate and identify key information relevant to each case to present to the Appeal committee
  • Ability to deliver constructive decisions and feedback in a tactful and sensitive manner
  • Adaptability, flexibility and strong decision making skills
  • Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
  • 3-5 years Disability Claims experience

Benefits

  • A friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture
  • A collaborative and interactive team environment
  • Working together, sharing common values and encouraging growth & achievement
  • Hybrid work arrangement with choice and flexibility to work from the office and virtually based on business, client and employee needs

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$58,000 - CA$93,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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