Field Claims Specialist, Property Large Loss (Thunder Bay, ON)

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About The Role

As a Claims Specialist on our Property Large Loss team, you will be tasked with investigating, quantifying, analyzing, adjusting, and settling complex property claims, including those over $200,000. You will manage complex property claims across various distribution channels. Your responsibilities will include directly handling and overseeing mid to complex first-party, which may involve Residential, Commercial Property, or Equipment Breakdown losses.

What You'll Do Here

• Investigate relatively complex commercial and personal lines property claims in a timely and respectful manner through communication with customers, contractors, consultants and any other related parties.
• Handle field tasks on behalf of telephone adjusters.
• Provide a superior quality of customer service to external and internal customers, and answer queries relating to the claims process.
• Document the claim file by meeting with all involved parties and obtaining appropriate reports and statements from customers, appraisers, third party adjusters, claimants, witnesses, police, and any other pertinent experts to determine coverage.
• Analyze the information gathered, interpret insurance policy wording, determines coverage, assesses damage.
• Within established authority limits, negotiate with customers, claimants, lawyers, and insurers to settle claims.
• Maintain current knowledge of insurance products, as well as appraisal or investigation.
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• University degree or any combination of training and experience deemed relevant for the role
• 5 to 7 years experience handling personal and commercial property claims with at least partly acquired experience directly in the field
• Demonstrates a passion for customer service with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and goal oriented, capable of working in a fast paced and changing environment
• Strong aptitude for technology with excellent computer skills
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver's licence with a good driving record
• Can travel on short notice
  
  

This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #myReferrals3000

What We Offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working Here Means You'll Be Empowered To Be And Do Your Best Every Day. Here Is Some Of What You Can Expect As a Permanent Member Of Our Team

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.