Claims Specialist (Claims Counsel) REMOTE

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Our client, a specialty lines insurance company with a niche market position, is seeking to add a Claims Specialist to their team. As Claims Specialist you will interact with policyholders in investigating, evaluating, defending, and resolving professional liability claims against them.

As a Professional Lines Claims Specialist, you will manage a portfolio of professional liability insurance claims for our clients. You will be responsible for providing policy-holders with a rigorous defence, while ensuring prudent and effective cost containment and oversight.

The work dynamic is REMOTE (you'll be required to go to the office only twice a month).

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the claims process, including:

• Assess coverage: Identify the allegations and assess coverage to determine the extent to which may apply to the claim.
• Investigate: Research, gather and analyze documentation in relation to the claim, which includes: interviews, evidence, expert reports, legal pleadings, etc.
• Evaluate liability and damages: Working with internal and external experts.
• Financial management: Maintain accurate and timely reserves based on best available information, actively and effectively mitigate and manage costs and expenses.
• Engage and oversee experts and external counsel.
• Mediate, Negotiate & Settle: Support the full claims lifecycle including mediations, pre-trial conferences and other procedures, negotiations and settlements.
• Document: Maintain a full and complete chronology of events for each claim.
• Coverage evaluation.

Requirements:

You are the ideal candidate if you have/are:

• 4+ years work experience in managing professional liability insurance claims (a focus on construction related liability would be an asset);
• A JD/LLB and are licensed and in good standing as a lawyer in Canada;
• Exceptional analytical, critical and strategic-thinking skills;
• In-house insurance industry experience is considered an asset;
• Able to identify and implement file strategy in conjunction with external counsel and the insured, and revise strategy where necessary to achieve the desired outcome;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet demanding deadlines;

If this describes you, and you are interested in joining an organization that provides a competitive compensation package, a stimulating work environment, and promotes great work-life balance, send us your details.

Life After Law

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Toronto, ON

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www.lifeafterlaw.com

We thank all applicants. Only those candidates with the required expertise will be contacted.